2026 Conference USA Leaders Rushing Defense - On 2nd Down through 09/19/2026
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Long | 1st | 10+ | 20+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FIU | 3 | 33 | 71 | 2.15 | 2 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2 | Delaware | 3 | 29 | 107 | 3.69 | 1 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| 3 | Missouri State | 3 | 39 | 158 | 4.05 | 1 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 0 |
| 4 | New Mexico State | 3 | 35 | 180 | 5.14 | 1 | 20 | 14 | 7 | 1 |
| 5 | Kennesaw State | 3 | 41 | 239 | 5.83 | 1 | 38 | 14 | 11 | 2 |
| 6 | Middle Tennessee State | 3 | 40 | 195 | 4.88 | 2 | 46 | 13 | 5 | 1 |
| 7 | Liberty | 3 | 34 | 138 | 4.06 | 2 | 51 | 11 | 4 | 2 |
| 8 | Jacksonville State | 4 | 54 | 287 | 5.31 | 2 | 72 | 13 | 7 | 3 |
| 8 | Western Kentucky | 3 | 38 | 292 | 7.68 | 4 | 72 | 14 | 7 | 4 |
| 10 | Sam Houston State | 3 | 40 | 235 | 5.88 | 1 | 81 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| 1st: First Downs; 10+: Rush attempts of 10 or more yards; 20+: Rush attempts of 20 or more yards | ||||||||||