2026 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in October Only through 10/03/2026
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana | 1 | 23 | 87 | 3.78 | 1 | 23.00 | 87.00 |
| 2 | Coastal Carolina | 1 | 26 | 166 | 6.38 | 1 | 26.00 | 166.00 |
| 3 | South Alabama | 1 | 28 | 87 | 3.11 | 2 | 28.00 | 87.00 |
| 4 | James Madison | 1 | 30 | 135 | 4.50 | 1 | 30.00 | 135.00 |
| 5 | Georgia State | 1 | 34 | 63 | 1.85 | 0 | 34.00 | 63.00 |
| 6 | Marshall | 1 | 35 | 310 | 8.86 | 3 | 35.00 | 310.00 |
| 7 | Georgia Southern | 1 | 36 | 142 | 3.94 | 0 | 36.00 | 142.00 |
| 8 | Arkansas State | 1 | 42 | 251 | 5.98 | 2 | 42.00 | 251.00 |
| 9 | Old Dominion | 1 | 44 | 187 | 4.25 | 0 | 44.00 | 187.00 |
| 10 | Louisiana Tech | 1 | 45 | 270 | 6.00 | 3 | 45.00 | 270.00 |
| 11 | Louisiana-Monroe | 1 | 46 | 249 | 5.41 | 3 | 46.00 | 249.00 |