2018 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/07/2019
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troy | 1 | 111 | 305 | 57 | 416 | 7.30 | 416.0 |
| 2 | Appalachian State | 1 | 205 | 229 | 79 | 434 | 5.49 | 434.0 |
| 3 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 1 | 268 | 340 | 62 | 608 | 9.81 | 608.0 |
| 4 | Arkansas State | 1 | 278 | 321 | 73 | 599 | 8.21 | 599.0 |
| 5 | Louisiana-Monroe | 1 | 281 | 249 | 72 | 530 | 7.36 | 530.0 |
| 6 | Georgia Southern | 1 | 309 | 286 | 77 | 595 | 7.73 | 595.0 |