2021 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in August/September Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana-Monroe | 3 | 74 | 234 | 3.16 | 2 | 24.67 | 78.00 |
| 2 | Appalachian State | 4 | 122 | 450 | 3.69 | 4 | 30.50 | 112.50 |
| 3 | South Alabama | 3 | 95 | 166 | 1.75 | 2 | 31.67 | 55.33 |
| 4 | Arkansas State | 4 | 145 | 813 | 5.61 | 8 | 36.25 | 203.25 |
| 5 | Georgia Southern | 4 | 148 | 645 | 4.36 | 5 | 37.00 | 161.25 |
| 6 | Texas State | 4 | 150 | 710 | 4.73 | 8 | 37.50 | 177.50 |
| 7 | Troy | 4 | 155 | 394 | 2.54 | 2 | 38.75 | 98.50 |
| 8 | Coastal Carolina | 4 | 164 | 622 | 3.79 | 8 | 41.00 | 155.50 |
| 8 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 4 | 164 | 712 | 4.34 | 5 | 41.00 | 178.00 |
| 10 | Georgia State | 4 | 181 | 743 | 4.10 | 8 | 45.25 | 185.75 |