2026 FBS Independents Leaders Total Defense - Games in August/September Only through 10/17/2026
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notre Dame | 4 | 215 | 582 | 220 | 797 | 3.62 | 199.3 |
| 2 | Connecticut | 4 | 380 | 1119 | 289 | 1499 | 5.19 | 374.8 |
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notre Dame | 4 | 215 | 582 | 220 | 797 | 3.62 | 199.3 |
| 2 | Connecticut | 4 | 380 | 1119 | 289 | 1499 | 5.19 | 374.8 |