2026 FBS Independents Leaders Rushing Defense - From Opponent's 40 to Own 40 Yard Line through 10/01/2026
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Long | 1st | 10+ | 20+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notre Dame | 4 | 36 | 19 | 0.53 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2 | Connecticut | 4 | 28 | 132 | 4.71 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 1st: First Downs; 10+: Rush attempts of 10 or more yards; 20+: Rush attempts of 20 or more yards | ||||||||||