2026 Mountain West Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. FBS non-Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 10/03/2026
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Illinois | 1 | 35 | 144 | 4.11 | 1 | 35.00 | 144.00 |
| 2 | UTEP | 1 | 42 | 230 | 5.48 | 3 | 42.00 | 230.00 |
| 3 | San Jose State | 2 | 50 | 204 | 4.08 | 1 | 25.00 | 102.00 |
| 4 | New Mexico | 3 | 98 | 425 | 4.34 | 2 | 32.67 | 141.67 |
| 5 | Air Force | 3 | 102 | 443 | 4.34 | 6 | 34.00 | 147.67 |
| 6 | Wyoming | 3 | 127 | 661 | 5.20 | 6 | 42.33 | 220.33 |
| 7 | UNLV | 4 | 137 | 603 | 4.40 | 5 | 34.25 | 150.75 |
| 8 | North Dakota State | 4 | 143 | 492 | 3.44 | 3 | 35.75 | 123.00 |
| 9 | Hawaii | 4 | 146 | 633 | 4.34 | 7 | 36.50 | 158.25 |
| 10 | Nevada | 3 | 150 | 684 | 4.56 | 6 | 50.00 | 228.00 |