2024 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 11/21/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Houston State | 6 | 37 | 48 | 9 | 94 | 15.7 |
| 2 | Florida International | 6 | 67 | 33 | 8 | 108 | 18.0 |
| 3 | Liberty | 6 | 47 | 49 | 15 | 111 | 18.5 |
| 4 | Western Kentucky | 6 | 70 | 48 | 3 | 121 | 20.2 |
| 5 | UTEP | 7 | 43 | 70 | 9 | 122 | 17.4 |
| 6 | Jacksonville State | 6 | 53 | 56 | 14 | 123 | 20.5 |
| 7 | Louisiana Tech | 7 | 48 | 58 | 18 | 124 | 17.7 |
| 8 | New Mexico State | 6 | 61 | 55 | 9 | 125 | 20.8 |
| 9 | Kennesaw State | 6 | 68 | 58 | 11 | 137 | 22.8 |
| 10 | Middle Tennessee | 6 | 77 | 60 | 10 | 147 | 24.5 |