2025 FBS Independents Leaders Rushing Defense - On 1st Down through 01/19/2026
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Long | 1st | 10+ | 20+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notre Dame | 12 | 196 | 564 | 2.88 | 1 | 20 | 11 | 12 | 1 |
| 2 | Connecticut | 13 | 257 | 1204 | 4.68 | 13 | 29 | 35 | 37 | 6 |
| 1st: First Downs; 10+: Rush attempts of 10 or more yards; 20+: Rush attempts of 20 or more yards | ||||||||||