2016 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UTSA | 1 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 2 | Middle Tennessee | 1 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 3 | Southern Mississippi | 1 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 4 | North Texas | 1 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 5 | Old Dominion | 1 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 28 | 28.0 |
| 6 | Western Kentucky | 2 | 10 | 38 | 5 | 53 | 26.5 |
| 7 | Louisiana Tech | 2 | 30 | 20 | 6 | 56 | 28.0 |