2026 Conference USA Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. FBS (I-A) Teams Only through 11/05/2026
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty | 7 | 723 | 1230 | 412 | 1953 | 4.74 | 279.0 |
| 2 | FIU | 7 | 893 | 1333 | 426 | 2226 | 5.23 | 318.0 |
| 3 | Jacksonville State | 7 | 1094 | 1260 | 455 | 2354 | 5.17 | 336.3 |
| 4 | New Mexico State | 7 | 1018 | 1506 | 460 | 2524 | 5.49 | 360.6 |
| 5 | Sam Houston State | 7 | 1410 | 1132 | 460 | 2542 | 5.53 | 363.1 |
| 6 | Western Kentucky | 7 | 1277 | 1578 | 434 | 2855 | 6.58 | 407.9 |
| 7 | Middle Tennessee State | 7 | 1330 | 1539 | 441 | 2869 | 6.51 | 409.9 |
| 8 | Kennesaw State | 7 | 1221 | 1659 | 497 | 2880 | 5.79 | 411.4 |
| 9 | Delaware | 7 | 1067 | 1956 | 480 | 3023 | 6.30 | 431.9 |
| 10 | Missouri State | 7 | 1199 | 1904 | 508 | 3103 | 6.11 | 443.3 |