2026 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 10/03/2026
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troy | 1 | 122 | 108 | 49 | 230 | 4.69 | 230.0 |
| 2 | Louisiana Tech | 1 | 147 | 381 | 84 | 528 | 6.29 | 528.0 |
| 3 | Louisiana | 1 | 214 | 269 | 71 | 483 | 6.80 | 483.0 |
| 4 | Georgia Southern | 1 | 202 | 239 | 63 | 441 | 7.00 | 441.0 |
| 5 | Louisiana-Monroe | 1 | 345 | 417 | 79 | 762 | 9.65 | 762.0 |