2026 Conference USA Leaders Rushing Defense - In All Plays through 10/14/2026
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Long | 1st | 10+ | 20+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FIU | 6 | 188 | 600 | 3.19 | 3 | 27 | 36 | 20 | 3 |
| 2 | Liberty | 6 | 184 | 745 | 4.05 | 4 | 65 | 40 | 24 | 9 |
| 3 | New Mexico State | 6 | 214 | 753 | 3.52 | 13 | 52 | 44 | 24 | 7 |
| 3 | Kennesaw State | 6 | 207 | 858 | 4.14 | 10 | 42 | 44 | 29 | 4 |
| 5 | Delaware | 6 | 211 | 789 | 3.74 | 9 | 56 | 49 | 27 | 6 |
| 6 | Western Kentucky | 7 | 231 | 1289 | 5.58 | 13 | 72 | 56 | 32 | 14 |
| 7 | Sam Houston State | 6 | 235 | 1202 | 5.11 | 10 | 81 | 57 | 38 | 12 |
| 8 | Missouri State | 6 | 233 | 1059 | 4.55 | 12 | 39 | 59 | 34 | 7 |
| 9 | Jacksonville State | 7 | 259 | 1095 | 4.23 | 8 | 72 | 61 | 32 | 6 |
| 10 | Middle Tennessee State | 6 | 225 | 1195 | 5.31 | 15 | 48 | 69 | 38 | 9 |
| 1st: First Downs; 10+: Rush attempts of 10 or more yards; 20+: Rush attempts of 20 or more yards | ||||||||||