2023 Conference USA Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty | 1 | 29 | 183 | 6.31 | 1 | 29.00 | 183.00 |
| 2 | Sam Houston State | 1 | 43 | 191 | 4.44 | 2 | 43.00 | 191.00 |
| 2 | Louisiana Tech | 2 | 86 | 514 | 5.98 | 5 | 43.00 | 257.00 |
| 4 | Western Kentucky | 2 | 87 | 527 | 6.06 | 6 | 43.50 | 263.50 |
| 5 | Florida International | 1 | 44 | 364 | 8.27 | 3 | 44.00 | 364.00 |
| 6 | UTEP | 2 | 94 | 685 | 7.29 | 6 | 47.00 | 342.50 |
| 7 | New Mexico State | 2 | 97 | 643 | 6.63 | 7 | 48.50 | 321.50 |
| 8 | Middle Tennessee | 3 | 147 | 718 | 4.88 | 10 | 49.00 | 239.33 |
| 9 | Jacksonville State | 1 | 55 | 245 | 4.45 | 2 | 55.00 | 245.00 |