2026 FBS Independents Leaders Rushing Defense - In The 3rd Quarter through 10/22/2026
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Long | 1st | 10+ | 20+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notre Dame | 7 | 38 | 82 | 2.16 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 2 | Connecticut | 6 | 50 | 136 | 2.72 | 3 | 32 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| 1st: First Downs; 10+: Rush attempts of 10 or more yards; 20+: Rush attempts of 20 or more yards | ||||||||||