2026 American Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 09/19/2026
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte | 1 | 24 | 127 | 5.29 | 3 | 24.00 | 127.00 |
| 2 | North Texas | 1 | 30 | 134 | 4.47 | 3 | 30.00 | 134.00 |
| 3 | Rice | 1 | 32 | 118 | 3.69 | 2 | 32.00 | 118.00 |
| 4 | Temple | 1 | 34 | 148 | 4.35 | 0 | 34.00 | 148.00 |
| 5 | Florida Atlantic | 1 | 41 | 281 | 6.85 | 5 | 41.00 | 281.00 |
| 6 | East Carolina | 1 | 49 | 227 | 4.63 | 5 | 49.00 | 227.00 |
| 6 | UTSA | 1 | 49 | 231 | 4.71 | 1 | 49.00 | 231.00 |