2026 Conference USA Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. FBS non-Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 10/14/2026
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty | 5 | 151 | 627 | 4.15 | 3 | 30.20 | 125.40 |
| 2 | FIU | 5 | 154 | 500 | 3.25 | 3 | 30.80 | 100.00 |
| 3 | Western Kentucky | 4 | 132 | 730 | 5.53 | 7 | 33.00 | 182.50 |
| 4 | Middle Tennessee State | 4 | 140 | 570 | 4.07 | 7 | 35.00 | 142.50 |
| 5 | Kennesaw State | 4 | 141 | 541 | 3.84 | 6 | 35.25 | 135.25 |
| 6 | Delaware | 3 | 107 | 522 | 4.88 | 4 | 35.67 | 174.00 |
| 7 | Jacksonville State | 6 | 221 | 900 | 4.07 | 7 | 36.83 | 150.00 |
| 8 | New Mexico State | 4 | 148 | 466 | 3.15 | 9 | 37.00 | 116.50 |
| 9 | Missouri State | 3 | 112 | 577 | 5.15 | 7 | 37.33 | 192.33 |
| 10 | Sam Houston State | 4 | 164 | 859 | 5.24 | 7 | 41.00 | 214.75 |