2019 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/13/2020
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troy | 4 | 22 | 44 | 8 | 74 | 18.5 |
| 2 | Appalachian State | 4 | 32 | 49 | 10 | 91 | 22.8 |
| 3 | Georgia Southern | 4 | 34 | 44 | 6 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 4 | Coastal Carolina | 5 | 37 | 38 | 7 | 82 | 16.4 |
| 5 | South Alabama | 5 | 42 | 46 | 7 | 95 | 19.0 |
| 6 | Georgia State | 4 | 46 | 41 | 5 | 92 | 23.0 |
| 7 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 5 | 48 | 47 | 10 | 105 | 21.0 |
| 8 | Arkansas State | 5 | 49 | 65 | 12 | 126 | 25.2 |
| 9 | Texas State | 5 | 53 | 41 | 6 | 100 | 20.0 |
| 10 | Louisiana-Monroe | 4 | 59 | 41 | 6 | 106 | 26.5 |