2023 Conference USA Leaders First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville State | 5 | 61 | 32 | 11 | 104 | 20.8 |
| 2 | Liberty | 4 | 53 | 32 | 5 | 90 | 22.5 |
| 3 | UTEP | 6 | 49 | 47 | 20 | 116 | 19.3 |
| 4 | New Mexico State | 5 | 44 | 43 | 9 | 96 | 19.2 |
| 5 | Louisiana Tech | 6 | 42 | 55 | 16 | 113 | 18.8 |
| 6 | Middle Tennessee | 5 | 33 | 54 | 8 | 95 | 19.0 |
| 7 | Western Kentucky | 5 | 29 | 64 | 8 | 101 | 20.2 |
| 8 | Florida International | 5 | 26 | 38 | 5 | 69 | 13.8 |
| 9 | Sam Houston State | 4 | 18 | 26 | 5 | 49 | 12.3 |