2024 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 01/20/2025
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kennesaw State | 4 | 30 | 38 | 4 | 72 | 18.0 |
| 2 | Middle Tennessee | 4 | 34 | 54 | 6 | 94 | 23.5 |
| 3 | Liberty | 4 | 37 | 26 | 15 | 78 | 19.5 |
| 3 | New Mexico State | 4 | 37 | 47 | 7 | 91 | 22.8 |
| 5 | Florida International | 4 | 43 | 44 | 4 | 91 | 22.8 |
| 6 | UTEP | 4 | 45 | 40 | 6 | 91 | 22.8 |
| 7 | Western Kentucky | 5 | 46 | 40 | 7 | 93 | 18.6 |
| 8 | Sam Houston State | 5 | 48 | 55 | 3 | 106 | 21.2 |
| 9 | Jacksonville State | 5 | 53 | 56 | 16 | 125 | 25.0 |
| 10 | Louisiana Tech | 5 | 55 | 38 | 6 | 99 | 19.8 |