2026 FBS Independents Leaders Rushing Defense - On 1st Down through 09/11/2026
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Long | 1st | 10+ | 20+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notre Dame | 1 | 14 | 18 | 1.29 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Connecticut | 1 | 17 | 32 | 1.88 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1st: First Downs; 10+: Rush attempts of 10 or more yards; 20+: Rush attempts of 20 or more yards | ||||||||||