2024 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/20/2025
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FIU | 1 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 2 | Western Kentucky | 1 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 3 | UTEP | 1 | 11 | 15 | 0 | 26 | 26.0 |
| 3 | Louisiana Tech | 1 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 26.0 |
| 5 | Middle Tennessee State | 2 | 22 | 33 | 1 | 56 | 28.0 |