2017 Sun Belt Conference 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 | Appalachian State | 1 | 221 | 147 | 64 | 368 | 5.75 | 368.0 |
| 2 | Troy | 2 | 309 | 476 | 137 | 785 | 5.73 | 392.5 |
| 3 | Louisiana-Monroe | 2 | 636 | 332 | 136 | 968 | 7.12 | 484.0 |
| 4 | South Alabama | 1 | 163 | 342 | 78 | 505 | 6.47 | 505.0 |
| 5 | Georgia State | 1 | 166 | 360 | 53 | 526 | 9.92 | 526.0 |
| 6 | Georgia Southern | 1 | 351 | 184 | 79 | 535 | 6.77 | 535.0 |