2014 American Athletic Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/12/2015
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Temple | 1 | 82 | 230 | 68 | 312 | 4.59 | 312.0 |
| 2 | UCF | 1 | 178 | 144 | 59 | 322 | 5.46 | 322.0 |
| 3 | Connecticut | 2 | 230 | 434 | 141 | 664 | 4.71 | 332.0 |
| 4 | Tulane | 2 | 500 | 193 | 130 | 693 | 5.33 | 346.5 |
| 5 | Houston | 1 | 125 | 243 | 78 | 368 | 4.72 | 368.0 |
| 6 | Tulsa | 1 | 243 | 183 | 72 | 426 | 5.92 | 426.0 |
| 7 | South Florida | 2 | 532 | 392 | 137 | 924 | 6.74 | 462.0 |
| 8 | Memphis | 2 | 322 | 644 | 164 | 966 | 5.89 | 483.0 |
| 9 | SMU | 3 | 756 | 1014 | 258 | 1770 | 6.86 | 590.0 |
| 10 | Cincinnati | 2 | 679 | 641 | 195 | 1320 | 6.77 | 660.0 |