2026 Conference USA Leaders Total Defense - Games in October Only through 10/13/2026
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico State | 2 | 146 | 435 | 141 | 581 | 4.12 | 290.5 |
| 2 | Liberty | 2 | 207 | 395 | 119 | 602 | 5.06 | 301.0 |
| 3 | FIU | 2 | 280 | 337 | 112 | 617 | 5.51 | 308.5 |
| 4 | Western Kentucky | 2 | 342 | 350 | 127 | 692 | 5.45 | 346.0 |
| 5 | Kennesaw State | 1 | 74 | 311 | 74 | 385 | 5.20 | 385.0 |
| 6 | Jacksonville State | 2 | 241 | 573 | 138 | 814 | 5.90 | 407.0 |
| 7 | Sam Houston State | 1 | 297 | 114 | 53 | 411 | 7.75 | 411.0 |
| 8 | Delaware | 2 | 387 | 448 | 130 | 835 | 6.42 | 417.5 |
| 9 | Missouri State | 1 | 233 | 231 | 75 | 464 | 6.19 | 464.0 |
| 10 | Middle Tennessee State | 2 | 550 | 547 | 150 | 1097 | 7.31 | 548.5 |