2023 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Alabama | 1 | 94 | 114 | 64 | 208 | 3.25 | 208.0 |
| 2 | Troy | 1 | 147 | 250 | 70 | 397 | 5.67 | 397.0 |
| 3 | Marshall | 1 | 136 | 265 | 66 | 401 | 6.08 | 401.0 |
| 4 | Old Dominion | 1 | 230 | 225 | 69 | 455 | 6.59 | 455.0 |
| 5 | Louisiana-Monroe | 1 | 125 | 371 | 73 | 496 | 6.79 | 496.0 |
| 6 | Arkansas State | 1 | 220 | 422 | 82 | 642 | 7.83 | 642.0 |
| 7 | Southern Mississippi | 1 | 306 | 248 | 69 | 554 | 8.03 | 554.0 |
| 8 | Georgia State | 1 | 169 | 413 | 53 | 582 | 10.98 | 582.0 |