2018 Conference USA Leaders First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/07/2019
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida International | 1 | 10 | 13 | 3 | 26 | 26.0 |
| 2 | Marshall | 2 | 19 | 23 | 1 | 43 | 21.5 |
| 3 | Middle Tennessee | 2 | 11 | 29 | 2 | 42 | 21.0 |
| 3 | Louisiana Tech | 1 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 5 | UAB | 2 | 21 | 18 | 2 | 41 | 20.5 |
| 6 | North Texas | 1 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 19 | 19.0 |