2023 Conference USA Leaders Total Defense - Games in October Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana Tech | 3 | 466 | 640 | 187 | 1106 | 5.91 | 368.7 |
| 2 | Western Kentucky | 3 | 723 | 650 | 243 | 1373 | 5.65 | 457.7 |
| 3 | UTEP | 3 | 473 | 683 | 197 | 1156 | 5.87 | 385.3 |
| 4 | Middle Tennessee | 3 | 646 | 715 | 231 | 1361 | 5.89 | 453.7 |
| 5 | Sam Houston State | 4 | 726 | 939 | 275 | 1665 | 6.05 | 416.3 |
| 6 | Florida International | 4 | 691 | 969 | 270 | 1660 | 6.15 | 415.0 |
| 7 | New Mexico State | 4 | 427 | 1012 | 265 | 1439 | 5.43 | 359.8 |
| 8 | Jacksonville State | 4 | 474 | 1099 | 299 | 1573 | 5.26 | 393.3 |
| 9 | Liberty | 4 | 411 | 1152 | 263 | 1563 | 5.94 | 390.8 |