2024 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - All Games through 12/21/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty | 11 | 83 | 95 | 30 | 208 | 18.9 |
| 2 | Florida International | 12 | 123 | 96 | 17 | 236 | 19.7 |
| 3 | Louisiana Tech | 12 | 85 | 97 | 23 | 205 | 17.1 |
| 4 | Western Kentucky | 14 | 163 | 104 | 15 | 282 | 20.1 |
| 5 | Sam Houston State | 13 | 111 | 112 | 15 | 238 | 18.3 |
| 6 | Kennesaw State | 12 | 119 | 117 | 17 | 253 | 21.1 |
| 7 | New Mexico State | 12 | 112 | 124 | 19 | 255 | 21.3 |
| 8 | UTEP | 12 | 100 | 126 | 20 | 246 | 20.5 |
| 9 | Middle Tennessee | 12 | 124 | 139 | 18 | 281 | 23.4 |
| 10 | Jacksonville State | 14 | 128 | 141 | 35 | 304 | 21.7 |