2025 Conference USA Leaders Total Defense - All Games through 01/02/2026
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UTEP | 12 | 2034 | 2662 | 876 | 4696 | 5.36 | 391.3 |
| 2 | Louisiana Tech | 13 | 1749 | 3124 | 900 | 4873 | 5.41 | 374.8 |
| 3 | Jacksonville State | 14 | 2020 | 3283 | 952 | 5303 | 5.57 | 378.8 |
| 4 | Western Kentucky | 13 | 2295 | 2915 | 932 | 5210 | 5.59 | 400.8 |
| 5 | Liberty | 12 | 2149 | 2361 | 805 | 4510 | 5.60 | 375.8 |
| 6 | New Mexico State | 12 | 1980 | 2842 | 859 | 4822 | 5.61 | 401.8 |
| 7 | Kennesaw State | 14 | 2584 | 3081 | 977 | 5665 | 5.80 | 404.6 |
| 8 | Middle Tennessee State | 12 | 1717 | 3074 | 814 | 4791 | 5.89 | 399.3 |
| 9 | Missouri State | 13 | 1993 | 2983 | 842 | 4976 | 5.91 | 382.8 |
| 10 | FIU | 13 | 2101 | 3249 | 904 | 5350 | 5.92 | 411.5 |
| 11 | Delaware | 13 | 2076 | 3193 | 882 | 5269 | 5.97 | 405.3 |
| 12 | Sam Houston State | 12 | 2491 | 3311 | 832 | 5802 | 6.97 | 483.5 |