*In parenthesis is the improvement in the team's rush yards allowed FBS ranking from the end of last season.
1. Nebraska (Big Ten)- (106)
2. Arizona (Pac-12)- (100)
3. Oklahoma (Big 12)- (90)
4. Arkansas (SEC)- (89)
5. Texas A&M (SEC)- (87)
6. Arizona St. (Pac-12)- (83)
7. SMU (AAC)- (81)
8. Florida (SEC)- (78)
9. Stanford (Pac-12)- (76)
10. Georgia St. (Sun Belt)- (75)
11. South Fla. (AAC)- (75)
12. Tulsa (AAC)- (74)
13. TCU (Big 12)- (70)
14. Colorado St. (Mountain West)- (67)
15. Ball St. (MAC)- (65)
16. Kansas (Big 12)- (64)
17. Kansas St. (Big 12)- (64)
18. Army West Point (FBS Independent)- (63)
19. BYU (Big 12)- (60)
20. Tulane (AAC)- (59)