2026 Conference USA Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. FBS (I-A) Teams Only through 11/04/2026
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty | 7 | 201 | 723 | 3.60 | 3 | 28.71 | 103.29 |
| 2 | FIU | 7 | 228 | 893 | 3.92 | 10 | 32.57 | 127.57 |
| 3 | New Mexico State | 7 | 254 | 1018 | 4.01 | 15 | 36.29 | 145.43 |
| 4 | Jacksonville State | 7 | 255 | 1094 | 4.29 | 7 | 36.43 | 156.29 |
| 5 | Delaware | 7 | 243 | 1067 | 4.39 | 12 | 34.71 | 152.43 |
| 6 | Missouri State | 7 | 266 | 1199 | 4.51 | 15 | 38.00 | 171.29 |
| 7 | Kennesaw State | 7 | 268 | 1221 | 4.56 | 15 | 38.29 | 174.43 |
| 8 | Sam Houston State | 7 | 280 | 1410 | 5.04 | 13 | 40.00 | 201.43 |
| 9 | Middle Tennessee State | 7 | 256 | 1330 | 5.20 | 15 | 36.57 | 190.00 |
| 10 | Western Kentucky | 7 | 236 | 1277 | 5.41 | 14 | 33.71 | 182.43 |