2024 Independent Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/20/2025
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | 1 | 33 | 68 | 2.06 | 2 | 33.00 | 68.00 |
| 2 | Notre Dame | 5 | 197 | 750 | 3.81 | 7 | 39.40 | 150.00 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 2 | 75 | 439 | 5.85 | 7 | 37.50 | 219.50 |