2026 FBS Independents Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. FBS (I-A) 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 | 5 | 636 | 1598 | 362 | 2234 | 6.17 | 446.8 |