2015 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games in August/September Only through 01/11/2016
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana-Monroe | 3 | 539 | 459 | 182 | 998 | 5.48 | 332.7 |
| 2 | Troy | 3 | 713 | 512 | 225 | 1225 | 5.44 | 408.3 |
| 3 | Appalachian State | 3 | 218 | 521 | 177 | 739 | 4.18 | 246.3 |
| 4 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 3 | 632 | 630 | 202 | 1262 | 6.25 | 420.7 |
| 5 | South Alabama | 4 | 905 | 856 | 284 | 1761 | 6.20 | 440.3 |
| 6 | Georgia Southern | 4 | 634 | 912 | 260 | 1546 | 5.95 | 386.5 |
| 7 | Georgia State | 3 | 559 | 917 | 248 | 1476 | 5.95 | 492.0 |
| 8 | Idaho | 4 | 1256 | 936 | 255 | 2192 | 8.60 | 548.0 |
| 9 | Arkansas State | 4 | 673 | 942 | 302 | 1615 | 5.35 | 403.8 |
| 10 | New Mexico State | 3 | 701 | 1029 | 246 | 1730 | 7.03 | 576.7 |
| 11 | Texas State | 4 | 991 | 1349 | 306 | 2340 | 7.65 | 585.0 |