2023 Conference USA Leaders First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville State | 1 | 18 | 13 | 0 | 31 | 31.0 |
| 2 | Western Kentucky | 1 | 6 | 18 | 5 | 29 | 29.0 |
| 3 | Liberty | 2 | 26 | 21 | 3 | 50 | 25.0 |
| 4 | New Mexico State | 2 | 20 | 18 | 2 | 40 | 20.0 |