2026 Conference USA Leaders Total Defense - Games in October Only through 11/04/2026
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty | 4 | 303 | 806 | 241 | 1109 | 4.60 | 277.3 |
| 2 | New Mexico State | 4 | 481 | 774 | 258 | 1255 | 4.86 | 313.8 |
| 3 | Kennesaw State | 4 | 604 | 984 | 298 | 1588 | 5.33 | 397.0 |
| 4 | Sam Houston State | 4 | 773 | 590 | 255 | 1363 | 5.35 | 340.8 |
| 5 | Jacksonville State | 3 | 435 | 596 | 192 | 1031 | 5.37 | 343.7 |
| 6 | Western Kentucky | 4 | 487 | 876 | 250 | 1363 | 5.45 | 340.8 |
| 7 | Missouri State | 4 | 568 | 999 | 273 | 1567 | 5.74 | 391.8 |
| 8 | FIU | 4 | 673 | 783 | 236 | 1456 | 6.17 | 364.0 |
| 9 | Delaware | 4 | 713 | 1030 | 265 | 1743 | 6.58 | 435.8 |
| 10 | Middle Tennessee State | 4 | 830 | 932 | 256 | 1762 | 6.88 | 440.5 |