2026 FBS Independents Leaders Rushing Defense - In The 1st Half through 10/22/2026
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Long | 1st | 10+ | 20+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notre Dame | 7 | 116 | 320 | 2.76 | 3 | 23 | 18 | 8 | 1 |
| 2 | Connecticut | 6 | 92 | 350 | 3.80 | 3 | 20 | 21 | 8 | 1 |
| 1st: First Downs; 10+: Rush attempts of 10 or more yards; 20+: Rush attempts of 20 or more yards | ||||||||||