2024 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games Lost Only through 01/01/2025
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty | 3 | 26 | 25 | 6 | 57 | 19.0 |
| 2 | UTEP | 9 | 79 | 93 | 13 | 185 | 20.6 |
| 3 | Florida International | 8 | 88 | 66 | 12 | 166 | 20.8 |
| 4 | Louisiana Tech | 8 | 82 | 71 | 14 | 167 | 20.9 |
| 5 | Kennesaw State | 10 | 100 | 100 | 16 | 216 | 21.6 |
| 6 | New Mexico State | 9 | 93 | 86 | 16 | 195 | 21.7 |
| 7 | Western Kentucky | 6 | 85 | 42 | 9 | 136 | 22.7 |
| 8 | Sam Houston State | 3 | 48 | 21 | 3 | 72 | 24.0 |
| 9 | Middle Tennessee | 9 | 106 | 111 | 13 | 230 | 25.6 |
| 10 | Jacksonville State | 5 | 50 | 69 | 13 | 132 | 26.4 |