2023 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Houston State | 4 | 38 | 25 | 3 | 66 | 16.5 |
| 2 | Louisiana Tech | 4 | 52 | 34 | 10 | 96 | 24.0 |
| 3 | Middle Tennessee | 4 | 32 | 37 | 10 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 3 | UTEP | 4 | 36 | 37 | 12 | 85 | 21.3 |
| 5 | Florida International | 4 | 47 | 41 | 9 | 97 | 24.3 |
| 6 | Jacksonville State | 5 | 25 | 43 | 7 | 75 | 15.0 |
| 7 | Western Kentucky | 5 | 59 | 46 | 5 | 110 | 22.0 |
| 8 | Liberty | 5 | 41 | 55 | 10 | 106 | 21.2 |
| 9 | New Mexico State | 6 | 38 | 64 | 11 | 113 | 18.8 |