2023 Conference USA Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. FBS (I-A) Teams Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UTEP | 11 | 2362 | 1971 | 707 | 4333 | 6.13 | 393.9 |
| 2 | Louisiana Tech | 11 | 2609 | 2085 | 745 | 4694 | 6.30 | 426.7 |
| 3 | Sam Houston State | 11 | 1708 | 2734 | 757 | 4442 | 5.87 | 403.8 |
| 4 | Florida International | 11 | 2125 | 2737 | 791 | 4862 | 6.15 | 442.0 |
| 5 | Middle Tennessee | 11 | 1546 | 2800 | 795 | 4346 | 5.47 | 395.1 |
| 6 | Western Kentucky | 12 | 2315 | 2773 | 875 | 5088 | 5.81 | 424.0 |
| 7 | Jacksonville State | 12 | 1363 | 3019 | 895 | 4382 | 4.90 | 365.2 |
| 8 | New Mexico State | 14 | 2124 | 3515 | 906 | 5639 | 6.22 | 402.8 |
| 9 | Liberty | 14 | 1634 | 3583 | 911 | 5217 | 5.73 | 372.6 |