2021 Sun Belt Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Southern | 3 | 27 | 20 | 6 | 53 | 17.7 |
| 2 | Georgia State | 1 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 3 | Louisiana-Monroe | 2 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 32 | 16.0 |
| 4 | Appalachian State | 2 | 12 | 15 | 6 | 33 | 16.5 |
| 4 | Texas State | 2 | 12 | 13 | 4 | 29 | 14.5 |
| 6 | Arkansas State | 1 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 7 | South Alabama | 1 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 15.0 |
| 8 | Troy | 1 | 2 | 19 | 1 | 22 | 22.0 |