2017 Mountain West Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in December/January Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | 1 | 27 | 18 | 0.67 | 1 | 27.00 | 18.00 |
| 2 | Utah State | 1 | 29 | 174 | 6.00 | 1 | 29.00 | 174.00 |
| 3 | Boise State | 2 | 63 | 184 | 2.92 | 2 | 31.50 | 92.00 |
| 4 | Colorado State | 1 | 33 | 239 | 7.24 | 2 | 33.00 | 239.00 |
| 5 | Fresno State | 2 | 68 | 181 | 2.66 | 3 | 34.00 | 90.50 |
| 6 | San Diego State | 1 | 87 | 440 | 5.06 | 5 | 87.00 | 440.00 |