2026 Mountain West Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in August/September Only through 10/03/2026
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | 4 | 123 | 335 | 2.72 | 1 | 30.75 | 83.75 |
| 2 | Air Force | 3 | 93 | 387 | 4.16 | 6 | 31.00 | 129.00 |
| 3 | San Jose State | 4 | 133 | 520 | 3.91 | 8 | 33.25 | 130.00 |
| 4 | North Dakota State | 4 | 134 | 401 | 2.99 | 3 | 33.50 | 100.25 |
| 5 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 136 | 618 | 4.54 | 5 | 34.00 | 154.50 |
| 6 | UNLV | 4 | 137 | 603 | 4.40 | 5 | 34.25 | 150.75 |
| 7 | UTEP | 4 | 144 | 617 | 4.28 | 7 | 36.00 | 154.25 |
| 8 | Hawaii | 4 | 150 | 713 | 4.75 | 10 | 37.50 | 178.25 |
| 9 | Wyoming | 4 | 151 | 734 | 4.86 | 3 | 37.75 | 183.50 |
| 10 | Nevada | 4 | 189 | 829 | 4.39 | 7 | 47.25 | 207.25 |