2024 Conference USA Leaders Rushing Defense - In The 1st Quarter through 09/14/2024
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Long | 1st | 10+ | 20+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana Tech | 2 | 15 | 24 | 1.60 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2 | Western Kentucky | 3 | 25 | 59 | 2.36 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 3 | Florida International | 3 | 30 | 107 | 3.57 | 2 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| 4 | New Mexico State | 3 | 21 | 110 | 5.24 | 1 | 56 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 5 | Middle Tennessee | 3 | 23 | 121 | 5.26 | 2 | 23 | 9 | 7 | 1 |
| 6 | UTEP | 3 | 31 | 168 | 5.42 | 2 | 28 | 10 | 5 | 1 |
| 7 | Sam Houston State | 3 | 29 | 170 | 5.86 | 2 | 24 | 9 | 8 | 1 |
| 8 | Jacksonville State | 3 | 30 | 188 | 6.27 | 3 | 24 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| 9 | Liberty | 3 | 23 | 150 | 6.52 | 0 | 64 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| 10 | Kennesaw State | 3 | 17 | 113 | 6.65 | 1 | 31 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| 1st: First Downs; 10+: Rush attempts of 10 or more yards; 20+: Rush attempts of 20 or more yards | ||||||||||