2016 Independent Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Army | 1 | 83 | 168 | 54 | 251 | 4.65 | 251.0 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 1 | 107 | 256 | 73 | 363 | 4.97 | 363.0 |
| 3 | Notre Dame | 3 | 535 | 592 | 204 | 1127 | 5.52 | 375.7 |
| 4 | BYU | 1 | 149 | 332 | 75 | 481 | 6.41 | 481.0 |