2011 Western Athletic Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in October Only through 01/09/2012
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana Tech | 4 | 112 | 309 | 2.76 | 3 | 28.00 | 77.25 |
| 2 | Hawai'i | 4 | 136 | 463 | 3.40 | 5 | 34.00 | 115.75 |
| 3 | Utah State | 3 | 104 | 349 | 3.36 | 6 | 34.67 | 116.33 |
| 4 | Nevada | 5 | 172 | 694 | 4.03 | 7 | 34.40 | 138.80 |
| 5 | Idaho | 4 | 151 | 558 | 3.70 | 3 | 37.75 | 139.50 |
| 6 | San Jose State | 4 | 148 | 697 | 4.71 | 5 | 37.00 | 174.25 |
| 7 | New Mexico State | 4 | 149 | 878 | 5.89 | 15 | 37.25 | 219.50 |
| 8 | Fresno State | 4 | 171 | 917 | 5.36 | 13 | 42.75 | 229.25 |