2017 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in November Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troy | 3 | 22 | 27 | 3 | 52 | 17.3 |
| 2 | Arkansas State | 3 | 16 | 34 | 6 | 56 | 18.7 |
| 3 | Georgia Southern | 4 | 19 | 32 | 6 | 57 | 14.3 |
| 3 | Appalachian State | 3 | 23 | 29 | 5 | 57 | 19.0 |
| 5 | Coastal Carolina | 3 | 29 | 29 | 1 | 59 | 19.7 |
| 6 | Georgia State | 3 | 27 | 30 | 5 | 62 | 20.7 |
| 7 | Idaho | 3 | 34 | 26 | 3 | 63 | 21.0 |
| 8 | South Alabama | 3 | 38 | 24 | 3 | 65 | 21.7 |
| 9 | New Mexico State | 3 | 32 | 37 | 6 | 75 | 25.0 |
| 10 | Louisiana-Monroe | 3 | 32 | 45 | 4 | 81 | 27.0 |
| 11 | Texas State | 4 | 35 | 57 | 2 | 94 | 23.5 |
| 12 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 4 | 43 | 50 | 9 | 102 | 25.5 |