2026 FBS Independents Leaders Rushing Defense - In The 1st Half through 11/11/2026
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Long | 1st | 10+ | 20+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notre Dame | 9 | 168 | 554 | 3.30 | 4 | 29 | 32 | 12 | 2 |
| 2 | Connecticut | 9 | 152 | 646 | 4.25 | 7 | 62 | 37 | 13 | 3 |
| 1st: First Downs; 10+: Rush attempts of 10 or more yards; 20+: Rush attempts of 20 or more yards | ||||||||||