2024 Conference USA Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. Unranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/20/2025
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana Tech | 12 | 427 | 1441 | 3.37 | 17 | 35.58 | 120.08 |
| 2 | Liberty | 12 | 462 | 1849 | 4.00 | 21 | 38.50 | 154.08 |
| 3 | Sam Houston State | 13 | 475 | 1879 | 3.96 | 17 | 36.54 | 144.54 |
| 4 | UTEP | 11 | 462 | 1911 | 4.14 | 21 | 42.00 | 173.73 |
| 5 | Middle Tennessee | 10 | 391 | 1920 | 4.91 | 17 | 39.10 | 192.00 |
| 6 | Florida International | 11 | 452 | 2062 | 4.56 | 25 | 41.09 | 187.45 |
| 7 | Kennesaw State | 12 | 458 | 2111 | 4.61 | 25 | 38.17 | 175.92 |
| 8 | New Mexico State | 12 | 459 | 2343 | 5.10 | 29 | 38.25 | 195.25 |
| 9 | Jacksonville State | 14 | 574 | 2447 | 4.26 | 21 | 41.00 | 174.79 |
| 10 | Western Kentucky | 13 | 572 | 2763 | 4.83 | 20 | 44.00 | 212.54 |