2019 Sun Belt Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/13/2020
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 2 | 18 | 24 | 5 | 47 | 23.5 |
| 2 | Louisiana-Monroe | 2 | 19 | 18 | 2 | 39 | 19.5 |
| 3 | Georgia Southern | 3 | 24 | 6 | 5 | 35 | 11.7 |
| 4 | South Alabama | 2 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 24 | 12.0 |
| 5 | Coastal Carolina | 1 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 6 | Troy | 1 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 7 | Arkansas State | 1 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 14.0 |
| 8 | Georgia State | 1 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 13.0 |
| 9 | Texas State | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 11.0 |