2021 Independent Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in August/September Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Army | 4 | 86 | 234 | 2.72 | 5 | 21.50 | 58.50 |
| 2 | Liberty | 4 | 141 | 402 | 2.85 | 5 | 35.25 | 100.50 |
| 3 | Notre Dame | 4 | 131 | 523 | 3.99 | 4 | 32.75 | 130.75 |
| 4 | BYU | 4 | 141 | 609 | 4.32 | 6 | 35.25 | 152.25 |
| 5 | New Mexico State | 5 | 190 | 935 | 4.92 | 10 | 38.00 | 187.00 |
| 6 | Connecticut | 5 | 243 | 1152 | 4.74 | 12 | 48.60 | 230.40 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 4 | 173 | 969 | 5.60 | 17 | 43.25 | 242.25 |