2017 Southeastern Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games in December/January Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Carolina | 1 | 74 | 203 | 78 | 277 | 3.55 | 277.0 |
| 2 | Alabama | 2 | 197 | 356 | 147 | 553 | 3.76 | 276.5 |
| 3 | Missouri | 1 | 113 | 167 | 71 | 280 | 3.94 | 280.0 |
| 4 | Mississippi State | 1 | 187 | 171 | 70 | 358 | 5.11 | 358.0 |
| 5 | Georgia | 3 | 540 | 621 | 215 | 1161 | 5.40 | 387.0 |
| 6 | Kentucky | 1 | 333 | 109 | 77 | 442 | 5.74 | 442.0 |
| 7 | LSU | 1 | 152 | 216 | 62 | 368 | 5.94 | 368.0 |
| 8 | Auburn | 2 | 407 | 425 | 134 | 832 | 6.21 | 416.0 |
| 9 | Texas A&M | 1 | 246 | 400 | 97 | 646 | 6.66 | 646.0 |