2026 American Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 10/03/2026
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulsa | 2 | 259 | 550 | 165 | 809 | 4.90 | 404.5 |
| 2 | Tulane | 2 | 451 | 358 | 142 | 809 | 5.70 | 404.5 |
| 3 | UTSA | 3 | 676 | 705 | 241 | 1381 | 5.73 | 460.3 |
| 4 | East Carolina | 1 | 227 | 260 | 81 | 487 | 6.01 | 487.0 |
| 5 | Rice | 1 | 249 | 210 | 68 | 459 | 6.75 | 459.0 |
| 6 | Temple | 1 | 148 | 268 | 61 | 416 | 6.82 | 416.0 |
| 7 | Charlotte | 1 | 127 | 293 | 58 | 420 | 7.24 | 420.0 |
| 8 | Memphis | 1 | 357 | 221 | 75 | 578 | 7.71 | 578.0 |
| 9 | UAB | 1 | 150 | 182 | 43 | 332 | 7.72 | 332.0 |
| 10 | North Texas | 2 | 471 | 499 | 117 | 970 | 8.29 | 485.0 |
| 11 | Florida Atlantic | 1 | 281 | 343 | 67 | 624 | 9.31 | 624.0 |