2026 American Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in October Only through 11/04/2026
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USF | 4 | 147 | 539 | 3.67 | 5 | 36.75 | 134.75 |
| 2 | East Carolina | 4 | 147 | 548 | 3.73 | 3 | 36.75 | 137.00 |
| 3 | UTSA | 4 | 147 | 616 | 4.19 | 7 | 36.75 | 154.00 |
| 4 | Navy | 5 | 177 | 772 | 4.36 | 10 | 35.40 | 154.40 |
| 5 | North Texas | 4 | 163 | 631 | 3.87 | 7 | 40.75 | 157.75 |
| 6 | Army | 5 | 152 | 805 | 5.30 | 10 | 30.40 | 161.00 |
| 7 | Rice | 4 | 164 | 674 | 4.11 | 8 | 41.00 | 168.50 |
| 8 | UAB | 4 | 164 | 700 | 4.27 | 4 | 41.00 | 175.00 |
| 9 | Temple | 4 | 156 | 752 | 4.82 | 10 | 39.00 | 188.00 |
| 10 | Memphis | 5 | 200 | 942 | 4.71 | 7 | 40.00 | 188.40 |
| 11 | Charlotte | 4 | 157 | 875 | 5.57 | 9 | 39.25 | 218.75 |
| 12 | Tulane | 4 | 193 | 944 | 4.89 | 10 | 48.25 | 236.00 |
| 13 | Tulsa | 4 | 217 | 1178 | 5.43 | 12 | 54.25 | 294.50 |
| 14 | Florida Atlantic | 4 | 191 | 1365 | 7.15 | 17 | 47.75 | 341.25 |