2026 Conference USA Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. FBS non-Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 09/19/2026
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico State | 1 | 26 | 67 | 2.58 | 2 | 26.00 | 67.00 |
| 2 | Delaware | 1 | 35 | 135 | 3.86 | 0 | 35.00 | 135.00 |
| 3 | Western Kentucky | 1 | 42 | 323 | 7.69 | 5 | 42.00 | 323.00 |
| 4 | Missouri State | 1 | 45 | 267 | 5.93 | 2 | 45.00 | 267.00 |
| 5 | Kennesaw State | 1 | 47 | 230 | 4.89 | 3 | 47.00 | 230.00 |
| 6 | Liberty | 2 | 66 | 329 | 4.98 | 3 | 33.00 | 164.50 |
| 7 | Middle Tennessee State | 2 | 71 | 224 | 3.15 | 5 | 35.50 | 112.00 |
| 8 | Sam Houston State | 2 | 82 | 418 | 5.10 | 3 | 41.00 | 209.00 |
| 9 | FIU | 3 | 94 | 220 | 2.34 | 2 | 31.33 | 73.33 |
| 10 | Jacksonville State | 3 | 129 | 556 | 4.31 | 4 | 43.00 | 185.33 |