2020 Mountain West Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games in October Only through 01/11/2021
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado State | 1 | 84 | 348 | 79 | 432 | 5.47 | 432.0 |
| 2 | New Mexico | 1 | 98 | 481 | 77 | 579 | 7.52 | 579.0 |
| 3 | San Diego State | 2 | 183 | 218 | 120 | 401 | 3.34 | 200.5 |
| 4 | Wyoming | 2 | 199 | 530 | 136 | 729 | 5.36 | 364.5 |
| 5 | Nevada | 2 | 254 | 455 | 140 | 709 | 5.06 | 354.5 |
| 6 | Air Force | 3 | 337 | 657 | 162 | 994 | 6.14 | 331.3 |
| 7 | San Jose State | 2 | 355 | 386 | 141 | 741 | 5.26 | 370.5 |
| 8 | Hawai'i | 2 | 401 | 401 | 145 | 802 | 5.53 | 401.0 |
| 9 | UNLV | 2 | 434 | 487 | 125 | 921 | 7.37 | 460.5 |
| 10 | Fresno State | 2 | 472 | 452 | 157 | 924 | 5.89 | 462.0 |
| 11 | Boise State | 2 | 526 | 161 | 143 | 687 | 4.80 | 343.5 |
| 12 | Utah State | 2 | 578 | 442 | 147 | 1020 | 6.94 | 510.0 |