2021 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arkansas State | 1 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 26 | 26.0 |
| 2 | South Alabama | 1 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 2 | Troy | 1 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 2 | Georgia State | 1 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 5 | Appalachian State | 2 | 22 | 19 | 2 | 43 | 21.5 |
| 5 | Texas State | 2 | 24 | 20 | 2 | 46 | 23.0 |
| 7 | Louisiana-Monroe | 2 | 16 | 22 | 3 | 41 | 20.5 |
| 8 | Georgia Southern | 3 | 29 | 33 | 8 | 70 | 23.3 |