2026 American Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in October Only through 10/14/2026
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida Atlantic | 1 | 44 | 154 | 3.50 | 1 | 44.00 | 154.00 |
| 1 | East Carolina | 1 | 51 | 164 | 3.22 | 1 | 51.00 | 164.00 |
| 3 | Memphis | 2 | 73 | 311 | 4.26 | 2 | 36.50 | 155.50 |
| 3 | Tulane | 1 | 59 | 329 | 5.58 | 2 | 59.00 | 329.00 |
| 5 | North Texas | 2 | 70 | 197 | 2.81 | 3 | 35.00 | 98.50 |
| 5 | UTSA | 2 | 77 | 255 | 3.31 | 3 | 38.50 | 127.50 |
| 5 | Navy | 2 | 87 | 286 | 3.29 | 3 | 43.50 | 143.00 |
| 5 | UAB | 2 | 71 | 320 | 4.51 | 3 | 35.50 | 160.00 |
| 5 | Rice | 2 | 84 | 400 | 4.76 | 3 | 42.00 | 200.00 |
| 5 | Charlotte | 2 | 89 | 486 | 5.46 | 3 | 44.50 | 243.00 |
| 11 | Army | 2 | 59 | 366 | 6.20 | 4 | 29.50 | 183.00 |
| 11 | USF | 2 | 79 | 459 | 5.81 | 4 | 39.50 | 229.50 |
| 13 | Temple | 2 | 73 | 362 | 4.96 | 5 | 36.50 | 181.00 |
| 14 | Tulsa | 2 | 112 | 613 | 5.47 | 6 | 56.00 | 306.50 |