2024 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 12/21/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Kentucky | 9 | 117 | 64 | 8 | 189 | 21.0 |
| 2 | Sam Houston State | 8 | 63 | 57 | 12 | 132 | 16.5 |
| 2 | New Mexico State | 8 | 75 | 77 | 12 | 164 | 20.5 |
| 2 | Middle Tennessee | 8 | 90 | 85 | 12 | 187 | 23.4 |
| 5 | Florida International | 8 | 80 | 52 | 13 | 145 | 18.1 |
| 5 | Kennesaw State | 8 | 89 | 79 | 13 | 181 | 22.6 |
| 7 | UTEP | 8 | 55 | 86 | 14 | 155 | 19.4 |
| 8 | Liberty | 8 | 58 | 74 | 16 | 148 | 18.5 |
| 9 | Louisiana Tech | 8 | 52 | 61 | 19 | 132 | 16.5 |
| 9 | Jacksonville State | 9 | 75 | 85 | 19 | 179 | 19.9 |