2026 National Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 08/29/2026
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | 1 | 24 | 76 | 3.17 | 1 | 24.00 | 76.00 |
| 2 | TCU | 1 | 29 | 90 | 3.10 | 1 | 29.00 | 90.00 |
| 3 | North Carolina | 1 | 39 | 106 | 2.72 | 1 | 39.00 | 106.00 |
| 4 | San Jose State | 1 | 40 | 164 | 4.10 | 4 | 40.00 | 164.00 |
| 5 | Hawaii | 1 | 37 | 173 | 4.68 | 3 | 37.00 | 173.00 |
| 6 | New Mexico State | 1 | 39 | 217 | 5.56 | 3 | 39.00 | 217.00 |
| 7 | NC State | 1 | 57 | 258 | 4.53 | 2 | 57.00 | 258.00 |