2024 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Non-Winning Record Only through 01/20/2025
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Houston State | 8 | 58 | 62 | 9 | 129 | 16.1 |
| 2 | Louisiana Tech | 7 | 43 | 58 | 14 | 115 | 16.4 |
| 3 | UTEP | 5 | 27 | 53 | 10 | 90 | 18.0 |
| 4 | Florida International | 7 | 67 | 54 | 11 | 132 | 18.9 |
| 5 | Liberty | 6 | 49 | 51 | 16 | 116 | 19.3 |
| 6 | Middle Tennessee | 5 | 39 | 52 | 6 | 97 | 19.4 |
| 7 | Western Kentucky | 5 | 59 | 38 | 2 | 99 | 19.8 |
| 8 | Jacksonville State | 8 | 67 | 76 | 21 | 164 | 20.5 |
| 9 | Kennesaw State | 4 | 33 | 44 | 6 | 83 | 20.8 |
| 9 | New Mexico State | 6 | 52 | 63 | 10 | 125 | 20.8 |