2021 Sun Belt Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. FCS (I-AA) Teams Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Southern | 1 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 2 | South Alabama | 1 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 3 | Coastal Carolina | 1 | 13 | 14 | 1 | 28 | 28.0 |
| 4 | Texas State | 1 | 12 | 13 | 1 | 26 | 26.0 |
| 4 | Appalachian State | 1 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 6 | Troy | 1 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 28 | 28.0 |
| 7 | Arkansas State | 1 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 8 | Louisiana-Monroe | 1 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 9 | Louisiana | 1 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 20 | 20.0 |