2021 Sun Belt Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coastal Carolina | 1 | 9 | 13 | 0 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 2 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 2 | 20 | 21 | 2 | 43 | 21.5 |
| 3 | Appalachian State | 2 | 22 | 18 | 2 | 42 | 21.0 |
| 3 | Georgia State | 1 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 21 | 21.0 |