2024 Conference USA Leaders Total Defense - Games in August/September Only through 01/20/2025
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana Tech | 4 | 405 | 793 | 266 | 1198 | 4.50 | 299.5 |
| 2 | Liberty | 4 | 461 | 800 | 256 | 1261 | 4.93 | 315.3 |
| 3 | Kennesaw State | 4 | 547 | 1024 | 255 | 1571 | 6.16 | 392.8 |
| 4 | Sam Houston State | 5 | 656 | 1049 | 323 | 1705 | 5.28 | 341.0 |
| 5 | Middle Tennessee | 5 | 785 | 1595 | 339 | 2380 | 7.02 | 476.0 |
| 6 | Jacksonville State | 4 | 793 | 1062 | 299 | 1855 | 6.20 | 463.8 |
| 7 | Western Kentucky | 5 | 818 | 1166 | 321 | 1984 | 6.18 | 396.8 |
| 8 | UTEP | 4 | 894 | 759 | 275 | 1653 | 6.01 | 413.3 |
| 9 | Florida International | 5 | 930 | 1110 | 379 | 2040 | 5.38 | 408.0 |
| 10 | New Mexico State | 5 | 1166 | 1145 | 356 | 2311 | 6.49 | 462.2 |