2019 Conference USA Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/13/2020
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana Tech | 1 | 4 | 19 | 2 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 2 | UAB | 1 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 3 | Florida Atlantic | 2 | 13 | 23 | 3 | 39 | 19.5 |
| 4 | Charlotte | 2 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 35 | 17.5 |
| 5 | Rice | 2 | 12 | 15 | 3 | 30 | 15.0 |
| 5 | Southern Mississippi | 1 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 15.0 |
| 7 | Marshall | 3 | 20 | 15 | 7 | 42 | 14.0 |
| 7 | Middle Tennessee | 2 | 9 | 18 | 1 | 28 | 14.0 |
| 7 | UTSA | 1 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 14.0 |