2020 American Athletic Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in December/January Only through 01/11/2021
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UCF | 1 | 38 | 214 | 5.63 | 4 | 38.00 | 214.00 |
| 2 | Cincinnati | 2 | 61 | 211 | 3.46 | 3 | 30.50 | 105.50 |
| 3 | Houston | 2 | 64 | 195 | 3.05 | 0 | 32.00 | 97.50 |
| 4 | Tulane | 2 | 72 | 254 | 3.53 | 2 | 36.00 | 127.00 |
| 5 | Navy | 2 | 96 | 262 | 2.73 | 1 | 48.00 | 131.00 |
| 6 | Memphis | 3 | 119 | 443 | 3.72 | 4 | 39.67 | 147.67 |
| 7 | Tulsa | 3 | 121 | 400 | 3.31 | 4 | 40.33 | 133.33 |