2017 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marshall | 1 | 6 | 15 | 5 | 26 | 26.0 |
| 2 | Middle Tennessee | 1 | 9 | 17 | 4 | 30 | 30.0 |
| 3 | Florida Atlantic | 2 | 10 | 23 | 4 | 37 | 18.5 |
| 3 | Western Kentucky | 1 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 3 | Southern Mississippi | 1 | 10 | 14 | 1 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 6 | UAB | 1 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 7 | Louisiana Tech | 1 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 7 | North Texas | 2 | 14 | 24 | 5 | 43 | 21.5 |
| 9 | Florida International | 2 | 15 | 28 | 3 | 46 | 23.0 |