2018 Sun Belt Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in November Only through 01/07/2019
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Southern | 4 | 46 | 16 | 4 | 66 | 16.5 |
| 2 | Georgia State | 4 | 43 | 30 | 3 | 76 | 19.0 |
| 3 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 4 | 42 | 30 | 7 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 4 | Appalachian State | 4 | 40 | 36 | 4 | 80 | 20.0 |
| 5 | South Alabama | 4 | 38 | 29 | 7 | 74 | 18.5 |
| 6 | Arkansas State | 4 | 34 | 47 | 8 | 89 | 22.3 |
| 7 | Louisiana-Monroe | 4 | 31 | 43 | 6 | 80 | 20.0 |
| 8 | Troy | 4 | 28 | 38 | 5 | 71 | 17.8 |
| 8 | Texas State | 4 | 28 | 32 | 4 | 64 | 16.0 |
| 10 | Coastal Carolina | 4 | 25 | 34 | 3 | 62 | 15.5 |