2019 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/13/2020
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Alabama | 3 | 48 | 22 | 1 | 71 | 23.7 |
| 2 | Coastal Carolina | 2 | 35 | 6 | 2 | 43 | 21.5 |
| 3 | Georgia Southern | 4 | 29 | 23 | 3 | 55 | 13.8 |
| 3 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 2 | 23 | 22 | 3 | 48 | 24.0 |
| 5 | Texas State | 2 | 20 | 20 | 5 | 45 | 22.5 |
| 5 | Arkansas State | 3 | 32 | 36 | 5 | 73 | 24.3 |
| 7 | Appalachian State | 4 | 30 | 14 | 6 | 50 | 12.5 |
| 8 | Georgia State | 4 | 33 | 42 | 7 | 82 | 20.5 |
| 8 | Troy | 3 | 37 | 28 | 7 | 72 | 24.0 |
| 10 | Louisiana-Monroe | 3 | 33 | 26 | 8 | 67 | 22.3 |