2026 American Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 09/12/2026
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Texas | 1 | 134 | 231 | 46 | 365 | 7.93 | 365.0 |
| 2 | Temple | 1 | 148 | 268 | 61 | 416 | 6.82 | 416.0 |
| 3 | Charlotte | 1 | 127 | 293 | 58 | 420 | 7.24 | 420.0 |
| 4 | Rice | 1 | 118 | 360 | 65 | 478 | 7.35 | 478.0 |
| 5 | East Carolina | 1 | 227 | 260 | 81 | 487 | 6.01 | 487.0 |