2026 Conference USA Leaders Rushing Defense - On 1st Down through 08/29/2026
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Long | 1st | 10+ | 20+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville State | 1 | 21 | 99 | 4.71 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 2 | New Mexico State | 1 | 18 | 122 | 6.78 | 1 | 52 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 1st: First Downs; 10+: Rush attempts of 10 or more yards; 20+: Rush attempts of 20 or more yards | ||||||||||