2024 Conference USA Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/02/2025
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana Tech | 1 | 321 | 65 | 73 | 386 | 5.29 | 386.0 |
| 2 | Florida International | 1 | 234 | 180 | 65 | 414 | 6.37 | 414.0 |
| 3 | UTEP | 1 | 241 | 219 | 68 | 460 | 6.76 | 460.0 |
| 4 | Middle Tennessee | 2 | 444 | 624 | 146 | 1068 | 7.32 | 534.0 |
| 5 | Western Kentucky | 1 | 334 | 266 | 65 | 600 | 9.23 | 600.0 |