2012 Conference USA Leaders Total Defense - Games in December/January Only through 01/07/2013
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rice | 1 | 166 | 48 | 60 | 214 | 3.57 | 214.0 |
| 2 | SMU | 1 | -16 | 362 | 77 | 346 | 4.49 | 346.0 |
| 2 | East Carolina | 1 | 267 | 324 | 77 | 591 | 7.68 | 591.0 |
| 4 | Tulsa | 2 | 234 | 364 | 125 | 598 | 4.78 | 299.0 |
| 5 | UCF | 2 | 361 | 370 | 153 | 731 | 4.78 | 365.5 |