2024 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 11/09/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty | 2 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 34 | 17.0 |
| 2 | Louisiana Tech | 3 | 18 | 25 | 4 | 47 | 15.7 |
| 3 | New Mexico State | 3 | 28 | 29 | 6 | 63 | 21.0 |
| 4 | UTEP | 3 | 34 | 25 | 6 | 65 | 21.7 |
| 5 | Kennesaw State | 4 | 30 | 38 | 4 | 72 | 18.0 |
| 6 | Western Kentucky | 4 | 35 | 33 | 6 | 74 | 18.5 |
| 7 | Sam Houston State | 4 | 36 | 44 | 3 | 83 | 20.8 |
| 8 | Florida International | 4 | 43 | 44 | 4 | 91 | 22.8 |
| 9 | Middle Tennessee | 4 | 34 | 54 | 6 | 94 | 23.5 |
| 10 | Jacksonville State | 4 | 40 | 45 | 12 | 97 | 24.3 |