2026 FBS Independents Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 10/17/2026
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notre Dame | 7 | 471 | 1174 | 382 | 1645 | 4.31 | 235.0 |
| 2 | Connecticut | 6 | 700 | 1743 | 434 | 2443 | 5.63 | 407.2 |