2025 American Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 01/08/2026
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Army | 1 | 18 | 74 | 4.11 | 0 | 18.00 | 74.00 |
| 2 | UTSA | 1 | 23 | 108 | 4.70 | 1 | 23.00 | 108.00 |
| 3 | North Texas | 1 | 28 | 64 | 2.29 | 1 | 28.00 | 64.00 |
| 4 | Florida Atlantic | 1 | 30 | 112 | 3.73 | 0 | 30.00 | 112.00 |
| 5 | Tulane | 4 | 127 | 607 | 4.78 | 7 | 31.75 | 151.75 |
| 6 | Memphis | 2 | 65 | 277 | 4.26 | 5 | 32.50 | 138.50 |
| 7 | Tulsa | 2 | 68 | 254 | 3.74 | 1 | 34.00 | 127.00 |
| 8 | USF | 2 | 69 | 338 | 4.90 | 4 | 34.50 | 169.00 |
| 9 | Temple | 2 | 72 | 535 | 7.43 | 8 | 36.00 | 267.50 |
| 10 | East Carolina | 3 | 110 | 397 | 3.61 | 4 | 36.67 | 132.33 |
| 11 | Charlotte | 2 | 75 | 340 | 4.53 | 6 | 37.50 | 170.00 |
| 12 | Navy | 1 | 38 | 142 | 3.74 | 1 | 38.00 | 142.00 |
| 12 | Rice | 1 | 38 | 204 | 5.37 | 3 | 38.00 | 204.00 |
| 14 | UAB | 1 | 43 | 235 | 5.47 | 4 | 43.00 | 235.00 |