2021 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troy | 1 | 28 | 99 | 3.54 | 0 | 28.00 | 99.00 |
| 2 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 1 | 42 | 170 | 4.05 | 2 | 42.00 | 170.00 |
| 3 | Coastal Carolina | 1 | 38 | 172 | 4.53 | 3 | 38.00 | 172.00 |
| 4 | Appalachian State | 1 | 43 | 175 | 4.07 | 2 | 43.00 | 175.00 |
| 5 | Arkansas State | 1 | 39 | 200 | 5.13 | 3 | 39.00 | 200.00 |
| 6 | Louisiana-Monroe | 2 | 72 | 237 | 3.29 | 3 | 36.00 | 118.50 |
| 7 | Texas State | 1 | 45 | 244 | 5.42 | 2 | 45.00 | 244.00 |
| 8 | South Alabama | 1 | 43 | 250 | 5.81 | 5 | 43.00 | 250.00 |
| 9 | Georgia Southern | 1 | 48 | 269 | 5.60 | 3 | 48.00 | 269.00 |
| 10 | Georgia State | 2 | 75 | 367 | 4.89 | 4 | 37.50 | 183.50 |