2020 Conference USA Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/11/2021
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UTEP | 1 | 33 | 208 | 6.30 | 1 | 33.00 | 208.00 |
| 2 | Southern Mississippi | 1 | 37 | 192 | 5.19 | 2 | 37.00 | 192.00 |
| 3 | Louisiana Tech | 1 | 38 | 188 | 4.95 | 4 | 38.00 | 188.00 |
| 4 | UTSA | 2 | 84 | 443 | 5.27 | 4 | 42.00 | 221.50 |
| 5 | Western Kentucky | 2 | 90 | 520 | 5.78 | 6 | 45.00 | 260.00 |
| 6 | Florida International | 1 | 47 | 219 | 4.66 | 2 | 47.00 | 219.00 |
| 6 | UAB | 2 | 94 | 471 | 5.01 | 3 | 47.00 | 235.50 |