2017 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troy | 2 | 73 | 309 | 4.23 | 1 | 36.50 | 154.50 |
| 2 | South Alabama | 1 | 37 | 163 | 4.41 | 1 | 37.00 | 163.00 |
| 3 | Georgia State | 1 | 24 | 166 | 6.92 | 3 | 24.00 | 166.00 |
| 4 | Appalachian State | 1 | 44 | 221 | 5.02 | 3 | 44.00 | 221.00 |
| 5 | Louisiana-Monroe | 2 | 87 | 636 | 7.31 | 7 | 43.50 | 318.00 |
| 6 | Georgia Southern | 1 | 53 | 351 | 6.62 | 3 | 53.00 | 351.00 |