2023 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS (I-A) Teams Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UTEP | 11 | 112 | 81 | 18 | 211 | 19.2 |
| 2 | Sam Houston State | 11 | 98 | 106 | 10 | 214 | 19.5 |
| 3 | Louisiana Tech | 11 | 121 | 81 | 27 | 229 | 20.8 |
| 4 | Jacksonville State | 12 | 74 | 132 | 24 | 230 | 19.2 |
| 5 | Middle Tennessee | 11 | 91 | 126 | 21 | 238 | 21.6 |
| 6 | Florida International | 11 | 109 | 123 | 14 | 246 | 22.4 |
| 7 | Western Kentucky | 12 | 122 | 116 | 14 | 252 | 21.0 |
| 8 | Liberty | 14 | 105 | 148 | 31 | 284 | 20.3 |
| 9 | New Mexico State | 14 | 121 | 149 | 28 | 298 | 21.3 |