2020 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/11/2021
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coastal Carolina | 4 | 23 | 25 | 3 | 51 | 12.8 |
| 1 | South Alabama | 3 | 23 | 31 | 3 | 57 | 19.0 |
| 3 | Appalachian State | 2 | 11 | 25 | 4 | 40 | 20.0 |
| 4 | Louisiana-Monroe | 4 | 54 | 23 | 8 | 85 | 21.3 |
| 5 | Georgia Southern | 4 | 26 | 35 | 9 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 5 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 3 | 31 | 26 | 9 | 66 | 22.0 |
| 5 | Arkansas State | 5 | 40 | 72 | 9 | 121 | 24.2 |
| 8 | Texas State | 4 | 44 | 57 | 10 | 111 | 27.8 |
| 9 | Troy | 4 | 28 | 41 | 11 | 80 | 20.0 |
| 10 | Georgia State | 4 | 24 | 70 | 12 | 106 | 26.5 |