2026 FBS Independents Leaders Kickoff Returns - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 10/23/2026
| Name | Team | Yr | Pos | G | Ret. | Yards | Avg. | TD | Ret./G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenji Christian | UConn | SR | RB | 6 | 4 | 94 | 23.50 | 0 | 0.7 | 15.7 |
| 2 | Julian Allen | UConn | JR | WR | 6 | 3 | 73 | 24.33 | 0 | 0.5 | 12.2 |
| 3 | Jonaz Walton | Notre Dame | FR | RB | 6 | 2 | 55 | 27.50 | 0 | 0.3 | 9.2 |
| 3 | Shawn Simeon | UConn | SO | RB | 2 | 2 | 51 | 25.50 | 0 | 1.0 | 25.5 |
| 3 | Aneyas Williams | Notre Dame | JR | RB | 7 | 2 | 42 | 21.00 | 0 | 0.3 | 6.0 |
| 3 | Cyncir Bowers | UConn | JR | RB | 7 | 2 | 31 | 15.50 | 0 | 0.3 | 4.4 |
| 7 | Ky Flash Wilson | UConn | SR | WR | 3 | 1 | 27 | 27.00 | 0 | 0.3 | 9.0 |
| 7 | Zy'marion Lang | UConn | JR | WR | 5 | 1 | 17 | 17.00 | 0 | 0.2 | 3.4 |