2019 Sun Belt Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 01/13/2020
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana-Monroe | 2 | 16 | 26 | 6 | 48 | 24.0 |
| 2 | Georgia State | 1 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 3 | Appalachian State | 2 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 27 | 13.5 |
| 4 | Coastal Carolina | 1 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 5 | Georgia Southern | 2 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 10.0 |
| 6 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 1 | 10 | 16 | 1 | 27 | 27.0 |
| 7 | South Alabama | 1 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 8 | Troy | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 13.0 |
| 9 | Arkansas State | 1 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 14.0 |
| 10 | Texas State | 1 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 15 | 15.0 |