2026 Mountain West Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 10/03/2026
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNLV | 1 | 24 | 69 | 2.88 | 1 | 24.00 | 69.00 |
| 2 | New Mexico | 1 | 32 | 61 | 1.91 | 0 | 32.00 | 61.00 |
| 3 | Wyoming | 1 | 33 | 154 | 4.67 | 0 | 33.00 | 154.00 |
| 4 | Hawaii | 1 | 38 | 158 | 4.16 | 3 | 38.00 | 158.00 |
| 5 | Northern Illinois | 2 | 65 | 373 | 5.74 | 3 | 32.50 | 186.50 |
| 6 | San Jose State | 2 | 79 | 322 | 4.08 | 5 | 39.50 | 161.00 |
| 7 | UTEP | 3 | 104 | 505 | 4.86 | 6 | 34.67 | 168.33 |