2026 Conference USA Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. FBS non-Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 11/04/2026
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Kentucky | 5 | 810 | 1039 | 308 | 1849 | 6.00 | 369.8 |
| 2 | Delaware | 5 | 848 | 1280 | 326 | 2128 | 6.53 | 425.6 |
| 3 | Missouri State | 5 | 835 | 1196 | 344 | 2031 | 5.90 | 406.2 |
| 4 | Middle Tennessee State | 6 | 850 | 1313 | 358 | 2163 | 6.04 | 360.5 |
| 5 | Sam Houston State | 6 | 1191 | 881 | 394 | 2072 | 5.26 | 345.3 |
| 5 | New Mexico State | 6 | 801 | 1304 | 394 | 2105 | 5.34 | 350.8 |
| 7 | Liberty | 7 | 723 | 1230 | 412 | 1953 | 4.74 | 279.0 |
| 8 | FIU | 7 | 893 | 1333 | 426 | 2226 | 5.23 | 318.0 |
| 9 | Kennesaw State | 6 | 953 | 1481 | 430 | 2434 | 5.66 | 405.7 |
| 10 | Jacksonville State | 7 | 1094 | 1260 | 455 | 2354 | 5.17 | 336.3 |