2026 Conference USA Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. Unranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 09/19/2026
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FIU | 3 | 94 | 220 | 2.34 | 2 | 31.33 | 73.33 |
| 2 | Delaware | 3 | 98 | 283 | 2.89 | 4 | 32.67 | 94.33 |
| 3 | New Mexico State | 3 | 92 | 354 | 3.85 | 6 | 30.67 | 118.00 |
| 4 | Middle Tennessee State | 3 | 98 | 369 | 3.77 | 7 | 32.67 | 123.00 |
| 5 | Kennesaw State | 2 | 72 | 279 | 3.88 | 3 | 36.00 | 139.50 |
| 6 | Liberty | 3 | 99 | 447 | 4.52 | 4 | 33.00 | 149.00 |
| 7 | Sam Houston State | 3 | 118 | 542 | 4.59 | 3 | 39.33 | 180.67 |
| 8 | Jacksonville State | 4 | 167 | 751 | 4.50 | 5 | 41.75 | 187.75 |
| 9 | Missouri State | 2 | 79 | 385 | 4.87 | 2 | 39.50 | 192.50 |
| 10 | Western Kentucky | 1 | 42 | 323 | 7.69 | 5 | 42.00 | 323.00 |