2018 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/07/2019
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rice | 1 | 10 | 20 | 1 | 31 | 31.0 |
| 2 | UAB | 1 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 2 | North Texas | 1 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 4 | Louisiana Tech | 1 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 5 | Middle Tennessee | 2 | 21 | 15 | 2 | 38 | 19.0 |
| 6 | Florida Atlantic | 2 | 26 | 27 | 5 | 58 | 29.0 |