2018 Conference USA Leaders Total Defense - Games in December/January Only through 01/07/2019
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana Tech | 1 | 58 | 168 | 66 | 226 | 3.42 | 226.0 |
| 2 | UAB | 2 | 202 | 541 | 142 | 743 | 5.23 | 371.5 |
| 3 | Florida International | 1 | 124 | 264 | 65 | 388 | 5.97 | 388.0 |
| 4 | Middle Tennessee | 2 | 458 | 355 | 129 | 813 | 6.30 | 406.5 |
| 5 | Marshall | 2 | 234 | 580 | 130 | 814 | 6.26 | 407.0 |
| 6 | North Texas | 1 | 197 | 359 | 83 | 556 | 6.70 | 556.0 |