2026 FBS Independents Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 11/11/2026
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notre Dame | 9 | 784 | 1476 | 510 | 2260 | 4.43 | 251.1 |
| 2 | Connecticut | 9 | 1283 | 2248 | 651 | 3531 | 5.42 | 392.3 |