2026 Conference USA Leaders Opponent Kickoff Returns - Games vs. Unranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 11/04/2026
| Name | G | Ret. | Yards | Avg. | TD | Ret./G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Kentucky | 6 | 12 | 216 | 18.00 | 0 | 2.0 | 36.0 |
| 2 | Liberty | 8 | 23 | 422 | 18.35 | 0 | 2.9 | 52.8 |
| 3 | Delaware | 8 | 21 | 423 | 20.14 | 0 | 2.6 | 52.9 |
| 4 | Sam Houston State | 7 | 12 | 242 | 20.17 | 0 | 1.7 | 34.6 |
| 5 | FIU | 8 | 15 | 324 | 21.60 | 0 | 1.9 | 40.5 |
| 6 | Missouri State | 8 | 22 | 486 | 22.09 | 0 | 2.8 | 60.8 |
| 7 | Middle Tennessee State | 8 | 18 | 400 | 22.22 | 0 | 2.3 | 50.0 |
| 8 | New Mexico State | 7 | 24 | 553 | 23.04 | 0 | 3.4 | 79.0 |
| 9 | Kennesaw State | 7 | 7 | 165 | 23.57 | 1 | 1.0 | 23.6 |
| 10 | Jacksonville State | 8 | 13 | 368 | 28.31 | 1 | 1.6 | 46.0 |