2026 Conference USA Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 09/19/2026
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FIU | 3 | 220 | 550 | 190 | 770 | 4.05 | 256.7 |
| 2 | Liberty | 3 | 447 | 397 | 176 | 844 | 4.80 | 281.3 |
| 3 | Sam Houston State | 3 | 542 | 330 | 198 | 872 | 4.40 | 290.7 |
| 4 | Middle Tennessee State | 3 | 369 | 511 | 168 | 880 | 5.24 | 293.3 |
| 5 | Delaware | 3 | 283 | 670 | 200 | 953 | 4.77 | 317.7 |
| 6 | New Mexico State | 3 | 354 | 722 | 196 | 1076 | 5.49 | 358.7 |
| 7 | Kennesaw State | 3 | 547 | 542 | 188 | 1089 | 5.79 | 363.0 |
| 8 | Missouri State | 3 | 621 | 571 | 210 | 1192 | 5.68 | 397.3 |
| 9 | Jacksonville State | 4 | 751 | 538 | 262 | 1289 | 4.92 | 322.3 |
| 10 | Western Kentucky | 3 | 790 | 702 | 184 | 1492 | 8.11 | 497.3 |