2024 American Athletic Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games in December/January Only through 01/04/2025
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UTSA | 1 | 98 | 173 | 69 | 271 | 3.93 | 271.0 |
| 2 | South Florida | 1 | 161 | 280 | 94 | 441 | 4.69 | 441.0 |
| 3 | East Carolina | 1 | 198 | 230 | 61 | 428 | 7.02 | 428.0 |
| 4 | North Texas | 1 | 201 | 307 | 79 | 508 | 6.43 | 508.0 |
| 5 | Memphis | 1 | 206 | 328 | 76 | 534 | 7.03 | 534.0 |
| 6 | Navy | 2 | 271 | 340 | 139 | 611 | 4.40 | 305.5 |
| 7 | Army | 3 | 435 | 485 | 159 | 920 | 5.79 | 306.7 |
| 8 | Tulane | 2 | 559 | 322 | 138 | 881 | 6.38 | 440.5 |