2026 Conference USA Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. Unranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 10/14/2026
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FIU | 6 | 188 | 600 | 3.19 | 3 | 31.33 | 100.00 |
| 2 | Liberty | 6 | 184 | 745 | 4.05 | 4 | 30.67 | 124.17 |
| 3 | Kennesaw State | 5 | 166 | 590 | 3.55 | 6 | 33.20 | 118.00 |
| 4 | Western Kentucky | 5 | 155 | 822 | 5.30 | 7 | 31.00 | 164.40 |
| 4 | Sam Houston State | 5 | 200 | 983 | 4.92 | 7 | 40.00 | 196.60 |
| 6 | Jacksonville State | 7 | 259 | 1095 | 4.23 | 8 | 37.00 | 156.43 |
| 7 | Delaware | 6 | 211 | 789 | 3.74 | 9 | 35.17 | 131.50 |
| 8 | Missouri State | 5 | 193 | 931 | 4.82 | 10 | 38.60 | 186.20 |
| 9 | New Mexico State | 6 | 214 | 753 | 3.52 | 13 | 35.67 | 125.50 |
| 10 | Middle Tennessee State | 6 | 225 | 1195 | 5.31 | 15 | 37.50 | 199.17 |