2018 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in December/January Only through 01/07/2019
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arkansas State | 1 | 40 | 85 | 2.13 | 1 | 40.00 | 85.00 |
| 2 | Georgia Southern | 1 | 24 | 97 | 4.04 | 0 | 24.00 | 97.00 |
| 3 | Troy | 1 | 33 | 102 | 3.09 | 2 | 33.00 | 102.00 |
| 4 | Appalachian State | 2 | 79 | 278 | 3.52 | 1 | 39.50 | 139.00 |
| 5 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 2 | 112 | 562 | 5.02 | 7 | 56.00 | 281.00 |