2015 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/11/2016
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Alabama | 3 | 30 | 19 | 5 | 54 | 18.0 |
| 1 | Appalachian State | 5 | 42 | 44 | 5 | 91 | 18.2 |
| 1 | Texas State | 3 | 45 | 21 | 5 | 71 | 23.7 |
| 4 | Georgia Southern | 4 | 28 | 36 | 6 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 4 | Louisiana-Monroe | 5 | 73 | 44 | 6 | 123 | 24.6 |
| 6 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 4 | 36 | 37 | 7 | 80 | 20.0 |
| 7 | Troy | 5 | 51 | 36 | 8 | 95 | 19.0 |
| 7 | Idaho | 4 | 38 | 44 | 8 | 90 | 22.5 |
| 7 | New Mexico State | 5 | 71 | 50 | 8 | 129 | 25.8 |
| 10 | Georgia State | 4 | 43 | 46 | 11 | 100 | 25.0 |
| 11 | Arkansas State | 4 | 24 | 38 | 12 | 74 | 18.5 |