2024 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games Lost Only through 11/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana Tech | 5 | 31 | 48 | 8 | 87 | 17.4 |
| 2 | Liberty | 2 | 21 | 13 | 5 | 39 | 19.5 |
| 3 | UTEP | 8 | 68 | 78 | 13 | 159 | 19.9 |
| 4 | Kennesaw State | 7 | 68 | 66 | 10 | 144 | 20.6 |
| 5 | Florida International | 6 | 69 | 47 | 8 | 124 | 20.7 |
| 6 | Western Kentucky | 2 | 21 | 20 | 3 | 44 | 22.0 |
| 7 | New Mexico State | 6 | 74 | 49 | 13 | 136 | 22.7 |
| 8 | Sam Houston State | 2 | 33 | 17 | 2 | 52 | 26.0 |
| 9 | Middle Tennessee | 6 | 75 | 78 | 7 | 160 | 26.7 |
| 10 | Jacksonville State | 3 | 32 | 41 | 8 | 81 | 27.0 |