2026 FBS Independents Leaders Kickoff Returns - Games vs. FBS Teams With Non-Winning Record Only through 10/01/2026
| Name | Team | Yr | Pos | G | Ret. | Yards | Avg. | TD | Ret./G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenji Christian | UConn | SR | RB | 3 | 4 | 94 | 23.50 | 0 | 1.3 | 31.3 |
| 2 | Cyncir Bowers | UConn | JR | RB | 3 | 2 | 31 | 15.50 | 0 | 0.7 | 10.3 |
| 3 | Jonaz Walton | Notre Dame | FR | RB | 3 | 1 | 27 | 27.00 | 0 | 0.3 | 9.0 |
| 4 | Zy'marion Lang | UConn | JR | WR | 3 | 1 | 17 | 17.00 | 0 | 0.3 | 5.7 |
| 5 | Julian Allen | UConn | JR | WR | 3 | 1 | 8 | 8.00 | 0 | 0.3 | 2.7 |
Note: To qualify, player must have played in 75% of his team's games.