2011 Western Athletic Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games Won Only through 01/09/2012
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | 2 | 45 | 97 | 2.16 | 2 | 22.50 | 48.50 |
| 2 | Hawai'i | 6 | 189 | 611 | 3.23 | 8 | 31.50 | 101.83 |
| 3 | Nevada | 7 | 209 | 829 | 3.97 | 8 | 29.86 | 118.43 |
| 4 | Louisiana Tech | 8 | 292 | 954 | 3.27 | 4 | 36.50 | 119.25 |
| 5 | Utah State | 7 | 239 | 893 | 3.74 | 12 | 34.14 | 127.57 |
| 6 | New Mexico State | 4 | 128 | 562 | 4.39 | 8 | 32.00 | 140.50 |
| 7 | Fresno State | 4 | 123 | 572 | 4.65 | 7 | 30.75 | 143.00 |
| 8 | San Jose State | 5 | 163 | 825 | 5.06 | 10 | 32.60 | 165.00 |