2011 Big East Conference Leaders Total Defense - All Games through 01/09/2012
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rutgers | 13 | 1815 | 2234 | 831 | 4049 | 4.87 | 311.5 |
| 2 | Louisville | 13 | 1307 | 2956 | 857 | 4263 | 4.97 | 327.9 |
| 3 | West Virginia | 13 | 1880 | 2645 | 920 | 4525 | 4.92 | 348.1 |
| 4 | Pittsburgh | 13 | 1520 | 3038 | 913 | 4558 | 4.99 | 350.6 |
| 5 | South Florida | 12 | 1288 | 2934 | 876 | 4222 | 4.82 | 351.8 |
| 6 | Cincinnati | 13 | 1239 | 3394 | 940 | 4633 | 4.93 | 356.4 |
| 7 | Connecticut | 12 | 1028 | 3372 | 814 | 4400 | 5.41 | 366.7 |
| 8 | Syracuse | 12 | 1538 | 3099 | 851 | 4637 | 5.45 | 386.4 |