2017 Independent Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BYU | 12 | 1850 | 2698 | 838 | 4548 | 5.43 | 379.0 |
| 2 | Notre Dame | 13 | 2008 | 2791 | 951 | 4799 | 5.05 | 369.2 |
| 3 | Army | 13 | 2248 | 2298 | 727 | 4546 | 6.25 | 349.7 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 11 | 2333 | 2227 | 773 | 4560 | 5.90 | 414.5 |