2021 Mountain West Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in October Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Force | 4 | 111 | 396 | 3.57 | 4 | 27.75 | 99.00 |
| 2 | Nevada | 5 | 146 | 452 | 3.10 | 6 | 29.20 | 90.40 |
| 3 | Fresno State | 4 | 131 | 572 | 4.37 | 3 | 32.75 | 143.00 |
| 4 | Utah State | 4 | 132 | 642 | 4.86 | 8 | 33.00 | 160.50 |
| 5 | UNLV | 4 | 139 | 483 | 3.47 | 5 | 34.75 | 120.75 |
| 6 | Boise State | 4 | 155 | 653 | 4.21 | 7 | 38.75 | 163.25 |
| 7 | Hawai'i | 4 | 157 | 614 | 3.91 | 7 | 39.25 | 153.50 |
| 8 | San Diego State | 4 | 158 | 554 | 3.51 | 4 | 39.50 | 138.50 |
| 9 | San Jose State | 5 | 203 | 740 | 3.65 | 4 | 40.60 | 148.00 |
| 10 | Colorado State | 4 | 164 | 454 | 2.77 | 1 | 41.00 | 113.50 |
| 11 | Wyoming | 4 | 187 | 759 | 4.06 | 5 | 46.75 | 189.75 |
| 12 | New Mexico | 4 | 206 | 882 | 4.28 | 11 | 51.50 | 220.50 |