2026 FBS Independents Leaders Kickoff Returns - Games vs. Unranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 10/01/2026
| Name | Team | Yr | Pos | G | Ret. | Yards | Avg. | TD | Ret./G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenji Christian | UConn | SR | RB | 4 | 4 | 94 | 23.50 | 0 | 1.0 | 23.5 |
| 2 | Shawn Simeon | UConn | SO | RB | 2 | 2 | 51 | 25.50 | 0 | 1.0 | 25.5 |
| 2 | Aneyas Williams | Notre Dame | JR | RB | 4 | 2 | 42 | 21.00 | 0 | 0.5 | 10.5 |
| 2 | Cyncir Bowers | UConn | JR | RB | 4 | 2 | 31 | 15.50 | 0 | 0.5 | 7.8 |
| 5 | Jonaz Walton | Notre Dame | FR | RB | 3 | 1 | 27 | 27.00 | 0 | 0.3 | 9.0 |
| 5 | Zy'marion Lang | UConn | JR | WR | 4 | 1 | 17 | 17.00 | 0 | 0.3 | 4.3 |
| 5 | Julian Allen | UConn | JR | WR | 4 | 1 | 8 | 8.00 | 0 | 0.3 | 2.0 |