2025 FBS Independents Leaders Total Defense - Games in August/September Only through 12/13/2025
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notre Dame | 4 | 486 | 1075 | 267 | 1561 | 5.85 | 390.3 |
| 2 | Connecticut | 5 | 800 | 1163 | 357 | 1963 | 5.50 | 392.6 |