2026 Conference USA Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 10/14/2026
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FIU | 4 | 128 | 320 | 2.50 | 2 | 32.00 | 80.00 |
| 2 | Liberty | 4 | 130 | 538 | 4.14 | 4 | 32.50 | 134.50 |
| 3 | Delaware | 4 | 139 | 402 | 2.89 | 5 | 34.75 | 100.50 |
| 3 | New Mexico State | 4 | 139 | 607 | 4.37 | 11 | 34.75 | 151.75 |
| 5 | Western Kentucky | 4 | 141 | 882 | 6.26 | 11 | 35.25 | 220.50 |
| 6 | Kennesaw State | 4 | 144 | 666 | 4.63 | 8 | 36.00 | 166.50 |
| 7 | Sam Houston State | 4 | 153 | 761 | 4.97 | 6 | 38.25 | 190.25 |
| 8 | Middle Tennessee State | 4 | 156 | 849 | 5.44 | 13 | 39.00 | 212.25 |
| 9 | Missouri State | 4 | 166 | 749 | 4.51 | 7 | 41.50 | 187.25 |
| 10 | Jacksonville State | 4 | 167 | 751 | 4.50 | 5 | 41.75 | 187.75 |