2023 Conference USA Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty | 9 | 956 | 2315 | 552 | 3271 | 5.93 | 363.4 |
| 2 | Jacksonville State | 8 | 994 | 2102 | 618 | 3096 | 5.01 | 387.0 |
| 3 | Sam Houston State | 8 | 1166 | 2223 | 549 | 3389 | 6.17 | 423.6 |
| 4 | Middle Tennessee | 8 | 1196 | 2025 | 603 | 3221 | 5.34 | 402.6 |
| 5 | Western Kentucky | 8 | 1369 | 1777 | 585 | 3146 | 5.38 | 393.3 |
| 6 | Florida International | 8 | 1382 | 2079 | 554 | 3461 | 6.25 | 432.6 |
| 7 | New Mexico State | 9 | 1490 | 2303 | 604 | 3793 | 6.28 | 421.4 |
| 8 | UTEP | 8 | 1627 | 1274 | 509 | 2901 | 5.70 | 362.6 |
| 9 | Louisiana Tech | 8 | 1839 | 1417 | 513 | 3256 | 6.35 | 407.0 |