2026 Conference USA Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 10/14/2026
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | 2 | 79 | 219 | 2.77 | 4 | 39.50 | 109.50 |
| 2 | Missouri State | 2 | 87 | 364 | 4.18 | 5 | 43.50 | 182.00 |
| 3 | New Mexico State | 1 | 39 | 217 | 5.56 | 3 | 39.00 | 217.00 |
| 4 | Western Kentucky | 2 | 76 | 467 | 6.14 | 6 | 38.00 | 233.50 |
| 5 | Sam Houston State | 1 | 35 | 219 | 6.26 | 3 | 35.00 | 219.00 |
| 6 | Kennesaw State | 1 | 41 | 268 | 6.54 | 4 | 41.00 | 268.00 |
| 7 | Middle Tennessee State | 1 | 58 | 480 | 8.28 | 6 | 58.00 | 480.00 |