2024 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 09/14/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Kentucky | 1 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 2 | Jacksonville State | 1 | 11 | 16 | 2 | 29 | 29.0 |
| 3 | UTEP | 1 | 11 | 14 | 5 | 30 | 30.0 |
| 4 | Middle Tennessee | 1 | 13 | 21 | 0 | 34 | 34.0 |