2018 Sun Belt Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/07/2019
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appalachian State | 2 | 17 | 15 | 4 | 36 | 18.0 |
| 2 | Louisiana | 2 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 27 | 13.5 |
| 3 | Arkansas State | 1 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 4 | Troy | 1 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 5 | Georgia Southern | 1 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 18.0 |