2017 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana Tech | 1 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 2 | Marshall | 1 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 3 | Rice | 1 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 27 | 27.0 |
| 4 | Florida Atlantic | 1 | 18 | 10 | 1 | 29 | 29.0 |
| 5 | FIU | 1 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 31 | 31.0 |
| 6 | Old Dominion | 1 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 32 | 32.0 |
| 7 | UTEP | 1 | 11 | 23 | 1 | 35 | 35.0 |