2018 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games in December/January Only through 01/07/2019
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arkansas State | 1 | 85 | 200 | 74 | 285 | 3.85 | 285.0 |
| 2 | Georgia Southern | 1 | 97 | 204 | 50 | 301 | 6.02 | 301.0 |
| 3 | Appalachian State | 2 | 278 | 415 | 138 | 693 | 5.02 | 346.5 |
| 4 | Troy | 1 | 102 | 274 | 68 | 376 | 5.53 | 376.0 |
| 5 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 2 | 562 | 220 | 143 | 782 | 5.47 | 391.0 |