2023 Conference USA Leaders First Downs - All Games through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UTEP | 12 | 89 | 101 | 29 | 219 | 18.3 |
| 2 | Louisiana Tech | 12 | 83 | 132 | 28 | 243 | 20.3 |
| 3 | Liberty | 14 | 207 | 114 | 27 | 348 | 24.9 |
| 4 | Middle Tennessee | 12 | 82 | 126 | 24 | 232 | 19.3 |
| 4 | Sam Houston State | 12 | 69 | 126 | 24 | 219 | 18.3 |
| 6 | Jacksonville State | 13 | 164 | 102 | 23 | 289 | 22.2 |
| 7 | New Mexico State | 15 | 148 | 138 | 22 | 308 | 20.5 |
| 7 | Western Kentucky | 13 | 72 | 169 | 22 | 263 | 20.2 |
| 9 | Florida International | 12 | 64 | 109 | 12 | 185 | 15.4 |