2021 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Winning Record Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Alabama | 4 | 52 | 31 | 4 | 87 | 21.8 |
| 1 | Coastal Carolina | 3 | 35 | 31 | 4 | 70 | 23.3 |
| 1 | Arkansas State | 5 | 75 | 46 | 4 | 125 | 25.0 |
| 4 | Georgia State | 4 | 50 | 36 | 5 | 91 | 22.8 |
| 4 | Texas State | 5 | 68 | 62 | 5 | 135 | 27.0 |
| 6 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 5 | 44 | 31 | 8 | 83 | 16.6 |
| 6 | Troy | 6 | 65 | 52 | 8 | 125 | 20.8 |
| 6 | Louisiana-Monroe | 6 | 74 | 71 | 8 | 153 | 25.5 |
| 9 | Georgia Southern | 6 | 58 | 55 | 9 | 122 | 20.3 |
| 10 | Appalachian State | 8 | 72 | 89 | 12 | 173 | 21.6 |