2026 American Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 09/19/2026
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulsa | 1 | 37 | 127 | 3.43 | 0 | 37.00 | 127.00 |
| 1 | Charlotte | 1 | 24 | 127 | 5.29 | 3 | 24.00 | 127.00 |
| 3 | Temple | 1 | 34 | 148 | 4.35 | 0 | 34.00 | 148.00 |
| 4 | UAB | 1 | 26 | 150 | 5.77 | 2 | 26.00 | 150.00 |
| 5 | East Carolina | 1 | 49 | 227 | 4.63 | 5 | 49.00 | 227.00 |
| 6 | Florida Atlantic | 1 | 41 | 281 | 6.85 | 5 | 41.00 | 281.00 |
| 7 | Memphis | 1 | 47 | 357 | 7.60 | 3 | 47.00 | 357.00 |
| 8 | Tulane | 2 | 86 | 451 | 5.24 | 6 | 43.00 | 225.50 |
| 9 | North Texas | 2 | 79 | 471 | 5.96 | 6 | 39.50 | 235.50 |
| 10 | UTSA | 2 | 99 | 520 | 5.25 | 3 | 49.50 | 260.00 |