2021 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia State | 1 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 2 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 2 | 17 | 12 | 2 | 31 | 15.5 |
| 3 | Coastal Carolina | 1 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 29 | 29.0 |
| 4 | Appalachian State | 2 | 21 | 24 | 2 | 47 | 23.5 |