2025 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2026
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Madison | 1 | 26 | 201 | 7.73 | 2 | 26.00 | 201.00 |
| 2 | Louisiana-Monroe | 1 | 36 | 212 | 5.89 | 3 | 36.00 | 212.00 |
| 3 | Marshall | 2 | 79 | 378 | 4.78 | 5 | 39.50 | 189.00 |
| 4 | Texas State | 1 | 41 | 247 | 6.02 | 3 | 41.00 | 247.00 |
| 5 | Georgia State | 3 | 124 | 792 | 6.39 | 14 | 41.33 | 264.00 |
| 6 | South Alabama | 2 | 84 | 436 | 5.19 | 7 | 42.00 | 218.00 |
| 6 | Troy | 1 | 42 | 318 | 7.57 | 2 | 42.00 | 318.00 |
| 8 | Georgia Southern | 2 | 86 | 640 | 7.44 | 7 | 43.00 | 320.00 |
| 9 | Coastal Carolina | 2 | 91 | 450 | 4.95 | 5 | 45.50 | 225.00 |
| 10 | Louisiana | 2 | 103 | 614 | 5.96 | 5 | 51.50 | 307.00 |
| 11 | Appalachian State | 1 | 54 | 324 | 6.00 | 7 | 54.00 | 324.00 |
| 12 | Old Dominion | 2 | 110 | 620 | 5.64 | 8 | 55.00 | 310.00 |