2017 Conference USA Leaders 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 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 2 | Rice | 1 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 14.0 |
| 3 | Marshall | 1 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 3 | Florida International | 1 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 13.0 |
| 3 | UTEP | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 11.0 |
| 3 | Florida Atlantic | 1 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 9.0 |
| 7 | Old Dominion | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 7.0 |