2022 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games in December/January Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marshall | 1 | 144 | 172 | 68 | 316 | 4.65 | 316.0 |
| 2 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 1 | 134 | 229 | 65 | 363 | 5.58 | 363.0 |
| 3 | Georgia Southern | 1 | 122 | 265 | 81 | 387 | 4.78 | 387.0 |
| 4 | Southern Mississippi | 1 | 122 | 303 | 70 | 425 | 6.07 | 425.0 |
| 5 | South Alabama | 1 | 155 | 522 | 82 | 677 | 8.26 | 677.0 |
| 6 | Troy | 2 | 260 | 517 | 146 | 777 | 5.32 | 388.5 |
| 7 | Coastal Carolina | 2 | 265 | 632 | 124 | 897 | 7.23 | 448.5 |