2026 Conference USA Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 11/04/2026
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico State | 1 | 253 | 177 | 64 | 430 | 6.72 | 430.0 |
| 2 | Kennesaw State | 1 | 268 | 178 | 67 | 446 | 6.66 | 446.0 |
| 3 | Sam Houston State | 1 | 219 | 251 | 66 | 470 | 7.12 | 470.0 |
| 4 | Western Kentucky | 2 | 467 | 539 | 126 | 1006 | 7.98 | 503.0 |