2026 Mountain West Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in August/September Only through 08/29/2026
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota State | 1 | 31 | 85 | 2.74 | 1 | 31.00 | 85.00 |
| 2 | San Jose State | 1 | 40 | 164 | 4.10 | 4 | 40.00 | 164.00 |
| 3 | Hawaii | 1 | 37 | 173 | 4.68 | 3 | 37.00 | 173.00 |
| 4 | UNLV | 1 | 34 | 195 | 5.74 | 1 | 34.00 | 195.00 |