2024 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 11/09/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida International | 5 | 55 | 24 | 7 | 86 | 17.2 |
| 2 | Sam Houston State | 5 | 32 | 41 | 8 | 81 | 16.2 |
| 3 | Jacksonville State | 5 | 44 | 42 | 12 | 98 | 19.6 |
| 4 | Western Kentucky | 5 | 55 | 46 | 2 | 103 | 20.6 |
| 5 | Liberty | 6 | 47 | 49 | 15 | 111 | 18.5 |
| 6 | Louisiana Tech | 6 | 45 | 51 | 16 | 112 | 18.7 |
| 6 | Kennesaw State | 5 | 55 | 51 | 10 | 116 | 23.2 |
| 8 | New Mexico State | 6 | 61 | 55 | 9 | 125 | 20.8 |
| 9 | Middle Tennessee | 6 | 77 | 60 | 10 | 147 | 24.5 |
| 10 | UTEP | 7 | 43 | 70 | 9 | 122 | 17.4 |