2022 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas State | 1 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 2 | Coastal Carolina | 1 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 16.0 |
| 2 | Georgia State | 1 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 4 | Louisiana-Monroe | 3 | 32 | 31 | 3 | 66 | 22.0 |
| 5 | South Alabama | 2 | 17 | 18 | 4 | 39 | 19.5 |
| 5 | Southern Mississippi | 2 | 19 | 22 | 4 | 45 | 22.5 |
| 5 | Appalachian State | 1 | 5 | 15 | 4 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 8 | Marshall | 2 | 12 | 18 | 5 | 35 | 17.5 |
| 8 | Arkansas State | 2 | 20 | 18 | 5 | 43 | 21.5 |
| 8 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 2 | 22 | 17 | 5 | 44 | 22.0 |