2021 Sun Belt Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in November Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana-Monroe | 4 | 37 | 38 | 9 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 2 | Texas State | 4 | 36 | 32 | 8 | 76 | 19.0 |
| 2 | Arkansas State | 4 | 18 | 50 | 8 | 76 | 19.0 |
| 2 | South Alabama | 4 | 22 | 43 | 8 | 73 | 18.3 |
| 5 | Georgia Southern | 4 | 31 | 30 | 7 | 68 | 17.0 |
| 5 | Troy | 4 | 15 | 41 | 7 | 63 | 15.8 |
| 7 | Georgia State | 4 | 51 | 25 | 6 | 82 | 20.5 |
| 8 | Coastal Carolina | 4 | 53 | 42 | 4 | 99 | 24.8 |
| 8 | Appalachian State | 4 | 41 | 39 | 4 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 8 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 4 | 40 | 30 | 4 | 74 | 18.5 |