2016 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in November Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Kentucky | 3 | 17 | 21 | 4 | 42 | 14.0 |
| 2 | Louisiana Tech | 3 | 20 | 39 | 5 | 64 | 21.3 |
| 3 | Southern Mississippi | 4 | 21 | 33 | 8 | 62 | 15.5 |
| 4 | UTSA | 4 | 26 | 40 | 9 | 75 | 18.8 |
| 5 | Florida International | 3 | 29 | 43 | 3 | 75 | 25.0 |
| 6 | Charlotte | 4 | 31 | 60 | 8 | 99 | 24.8 |
| 7 | Old Dominion | 4 | 33 | 29 | 1 | 63 | 15.8 |
| 8 | Rice | 4 | 40 | 31 | 4 | 75 | 18.8 |
| 9 | Marshall | 4 | 43 | 44 | 7 | 94 | 23.5 |
| 10 | UTEP | 4 | 44 | 35 | 7 | 86 | 21.5 |
| 10 | North Texas | 4 | 44 | 35 | 14 | 93 | 23.3 |
| 12 | Florida Atlantic | 4 | 51 | 44 | 8 | 103 | 25.8 |
| 13 | Middle Tennessee | 4 | 55 | 48 | 7 | 110 | 27.5 |