2017 Conference USA Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana Tech | 1 | 327 | 132 | 60 | 459 | 7.65 | 459.0 |
| 2 | Marshall | 1 | 144 | 341 | 69 | 485 | 7.03 | 485.0 |
| 3 | Rice | 1 | 287 | 369 | 73 | 656 | 8.99 | 656.0 |
| 4 | UTEP | 1 | 180 | 496 | 74 | 676 | 9.14 | 676.0 |
| 5 | Florida International | 1 | 148 | 439 | 78 | 587 | 7.53 | 587.0 |
| 6 | Florida Atlantic | 1 | 357 | 207 | 84 | 564 | 6.71 | 564.0 |
| 7 | Old Dominion | 1 | 271 | 311 | 89 | 582 | 6.54 | 582.0 |