2023 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marshall | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 16.0 |
| 2 | South Alabama | 1 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 14.0 |
| 3 | Old Dominion | 1 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 4 | Troy | 1 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 5 | Southern Mississippi | 1 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 26 | 26.0 |
| 6 | Georgia State | 1 | 9 | 15 | 2 | 26 | 26.0 |
| 6 | Louisiana-Monroe | 1 | 8 | 15 | 4 | 27 | 27.0 |
| 8 | Arkansas State | 1 | 13 | 18 | 5 | 36 | 36.0 |