2026 FBS Independents Leaders Rushing - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 10/22/2026
| Name | Team | Yr | Pos | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan James Jr. | Notre Dame | SO | RB | 1 | 16 | 77 | 4.81 | 1 | 16.00 | 77.00 |
| 2 | Jonaz Walton | Notre Dame | FR | RB | 1 | 5 | 17 | 3.40 | 1 | 5.00 | 17.00 |
| 3 | CJ Carr | Notre Dame | JR | QB | 1 | 6 | 13 | 2.17 | 0 | 6.00 | 13.00 |
| 4 | Aneyas Williams | Notre Dame | JR | RB | 1 | 3 | 8 | 2.67 | 0 | 3.00 | 8.00 |