2024 Conference USA Leaders Total Defense - Games in August/September Only through 09/14/2024
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana Tech | 2 | 213 | 348 | 132 | 561 | 4.25 | 280.5 |
| 2 | Liberty | 3 | 334 | 596 | 188 | 930 | 4.95 | 310.0 |
| 3 | Sam Houston State | 3 | 487 | 649 | 199 | 1136 | 5.71 | 378.7 |
| 4 | Florida International | 3 | 672 | 531 | 227 | 1203 | 5.30 | 401.0 |
| 5 | Kennesaw State | 3 | 395 | 892 | 194 | 1287 | 6.63 | 429.0 |
| 6 | UTEP | 3 | 670 | 627 | 210 | 1297 | 6.18 | 432.3 |
| 7 | New Mexico State | 3 | 555 | 795 | 198 | 1350 | 6.82 | 450.0 |
| 8 | Western Kentucky | 3 | 582 | 798 | 179 | 1380 | 7.71 | 460.0 |
| 9 | Jacksonville State | 3 | 679 | 930 | 239 | 1609 | 6.73 | 536.3 |
| 10 | Middle Tennessee | 3 | 475 | 1152 | 210 | 1627 | 7.75 | 542.3 |