2024 FBS Independents Leaders Total Defense - Games in October Only through 01/20/2025
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | 3 | 341 | 498 | 209 | 839 | 4.01 | 279.7 |
| 2 | Notre Dame | 3 | 399 | 444 | 183 | 843 | 4.61 | 281.0 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 3 | 760 | 321 | 185 | 1081 | 5.84 | 360.3 |