2019 Mountain West Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/13/2020
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNLV | 1 | 28 | 182 | 6.50 | 2 | 28.00 | 182.00 |
| 2 | Nevada | 1 | 39 | 221 | 5.67 | 3 | 39.00 | 221.00 |
| 3 | Boise State | 1 | 51 | 242 | 4.75 | 1 | 51.00 | 242.00 |
| 4 | Air Force | 2 | 79 | 309 | 3.91 | 6 | 39.50 | 154.50 |
| 5 | Wyoming | 2 | 84 | 253 | 3.01 | 2 | 42.00 | 126.50 |
| 6 | Colorado State | 2 | 87 | 318 | 3.66 | 3 | 43.50 | 159.00 |
| 7 | New Mexico | 3 | 120 | 585 | 4.88 | 5 | 40.00 | 195.00 |
| 7 | San Jose State | 2 | 120 | 635 | 5.29 | 11 | 60.00 | 317.50 |
| 9 | Fresno State | 2 | 121 | 486 | 4.02 | 7 | 60.50 | 243.00 |
| 10 | Hawai'i | 3 | 127 | 700 | 5.51 | 11 | 42.33 | 233.33 |
| 11 | Utah State | 3 | 175 | 993 | 5.67 | 8 | 58.33 | 331.00 |