TOTAL CAREER POINTS - Team Defense
| Rank | Team | Points |
| 1 | Virginia Tech. | 20,410 |
| 2 | Miami FL. | 12,955 |
| 3 | Ohio State | 12,707 |
| 4 | Florida State | 12,655 |
| 5 | Texas | 12,187 |
| 6 | Kansas State | 11,648 |
| 7 | Nebraska | 10,025 |
| 8 | LSU | 9,773 |
| 9 | Oklahoma | 9,227 |
| 10 | USC | 8,773 |
* Stats Updated Through 2006 Season; Does Not Include Post Season Statistics