2026 Conference USA Leaders Total Defense - Games in October Only through 10/14/2026
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Houston State | 2 | 441 | 246 | 127 | 687 | 5.41 | 343.5 |
| 2 | FIU | 2 | 280 | 337 | 112 | 617 | 5.51 | 308.5 |
| 3 | Liberty | 2 | 207 | 395 | 119 | 602 | 5.06 | 301.0 |
| 4 | New Mexico State | 2 | 146 | 435 | 141 | 581 | 4.12 | 290.5 |
| 5 | Delaware | 2 | 387 | 448 | 130 | 835 | 6.42 | 417.5 |
| 6 | Western Kentucky | 3 | 407 | 462 | 184 | 869 | 4.72 | 289.7 |
| 7 | Missouri State | 2 | 310 | 491 | 138 | 801 | 5.80 | 400.5 |
| 8 | Middle Tennessee State | 2 | 550 | 547 | 150 | 1097 | 7.31 | 548.5 |
| 9 | Jacksonville State | 2 | 241 | 573 | 138 | 814 | 5.90 | 407.0 |
| 10 | Kennesaw State | 2 | 192 | 614 | 147 | 806 | 5.48 | 403.0 |