2026 Conference USA Leaders Rushing Defense - In The 2nd Quarter through 09/19/2026
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Long | 1st | 10+ | 20+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | 3 | 19 | 13 | 0.68 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2 | FIU | 3 | 21 | 44 | 2.10 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | New Mexico State | 3 | 24 | 101 | 4.21 | 2 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 3 | Liberty | 3 | 24 | 197 | 8.21 | 1 | 65 | 7 | 6 | 3 |
| 5 | Missouri State | 3 | 28 | 58 | 2.07 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 5 | Western Kentucky | 3 | 28 | 121 | 4.32 | 3 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| 7 | Kennesaw State | 3 | 31 | 133 | 4.29 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 0 |
| 7 | Middle Tennessee State | 3 | 31 | 185 | 5.97 | 2 | 46 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| 9 | Sam Houston State | 3 | 36 | 76 | 2.11 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 10 | Jacksonville State | 4 | 43 | 240 | 5.58 | 4 | 72 | 10 | 5 | 3 |
| 1st: First Downs; 10+: Rush attempts of 10 or more yards; 20+: Rush attempts of 20 or more yards | ||||||||||