2024 Conference USA Leaders Rushing Defense - On 1st Down through 12/21/2024
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Long | 1st | 10+ | 20+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana Tech | 12 | 212 | 746 | 3.52 | 6 | 40 | 23 | 25 | 3 |
| 2 | Liberty | 11 | 198 | 744 | 3.76 | 11 | 75 | 21 | 20 | 5 |
| 3 | UTEP | 12 | 241 | 973 | 4.04 | 10 | 42 | 26 | 27 | 6 |
| 4 | Sam Houston State | 13 | 217 | 891 | 4.11 | 6 | 33 | 27 | 28 | 2 |
| 5 | Jacksonville State | 14 | 282 | 1256 | 4.45 | 10 | 59 | 37 | 38 | 6 |
| 6 | Florida International | 12 | 223 | 1043 | 4.68 | 8 | 59 | 23 | 22 | 5 |
| 7 | Kennesaw State | 12 | 204 | 992 | 4.86 | 12 | 46 | 28 | 28 | 9 |
| 8 | Western Kentucky | 14 | 293 | 1546 | 5.28 | 11 | 85 | 43 | 45 | 9 |
| 9 | Middle Tennessee | 12 | 246 | 1381 | 5.61 | 10 | 65 | 46 | 46 | 15 |
| 10 | New Mexico State | 12 | 229 | 1290 | 5.63 | 15 | 71 | 39 | 41 | 9 |
| 1st: First Downs; 10+: Rush attempts of 10 or more yards; 20+: Rush attempts of 20 or more yards | ||||||||||