2024 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games Lost Only through 11/23/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty | 2 | 21 | 13 | 5 | 39 | 19.5 |
| 2 | Louisiana Tech | 7 | 60 | 69 | 12 | 141 | 20.1 |
| 3 | UTEP | 9 | 79 | 93 | 13 | 185 | 20.6 |
| 4 | Florida International | 8 | 88 | 66 | 12 | 166 | 20.8 |
| 4 | Kennesaw State | 9 | 87 | 86 | 14 | 187 | 20.8 |
| 6 | New Mexico State | 8 | 87 | 80 | 14 | 181 | 22.6 |
| 7 | Western Kentucky | 4 | 57 | 28 | 6 | 91 | 22.8 |
| 8 | Sam Houston State | 3 | 48 | 21 | 3 | 72 | 24.0 |
| 9 | Middle Tennessee | 8 | 100 | 97 | 11 | 208 | 26.0 |
| 10 | Jacksonville State | 3 | 32 | 41 | 8 | 81 | 27.0 |