2026 American Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games in August/September Only through 10/03/2026
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Carolina | 4 | 570 | 794 | 287 | 1364 | 4.75 | 341.0 |
| 2 | Tulsa | 4 | 439 | 1029 | 302 | 1468 | 4.86 | 367.0 |
| 3 | USF | 4 | 487 | 801 | 256 | 1288 | 5.03 | 322.0 |
| 4 | UAB | 4 | 825 | 452 | 249 | 1277 | 5.13 | 319.3 |
| 5 | UTSA | 4 | 853 | 950 | 322 | 1803 | 5.60 | 450.8 |
| 6 | Charlotte | 4 | 618 | 929 | 275 | 1547 | 5.63 | 386.8 |
| 7 | Navy | 3 | 197 | 767 | 170 | 964 | 5.67 | 321.3 |
| 8 | Rice | 4 | 732 | 784 | 254 | 1516 | 5.97 | 379.0 |
| 8 | Temple | 4 | 631 | 928 | 261 | 1559 | 5.97 | 389.8 |
| 10 | North Texas | 4 | 659 | 850 | 251 | 1509 | 6.01 | 377.3 |
| 11 | Tulane | 4 | 764 | 924 | 278 | 1688 | 6.07 | 422.0 |
| 12 | Army | 3 | 414 | 579 | 160 | 993 | 6.21 | 331.0 |
| 13 | Memphis | 4 | 749 | 1014 | 270 | 1763 | 6.53 | 440.8 |
| 14 | Florida Atlantic | 4 | 676 | 1030 | 259 | 1706 | 6.59 | 426.5 |