2024 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Unranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 11/23/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana Tech | 11 | 81 | 94 | 22 | 197 | 17.9 |
| 1 | Sam Houston State | 11 | 88 | 96 | 13 | 197 | 17.9 |
| 3 | UTEP | 10 | 77 | 95 | 15 | 187 | 18.7 |
| 4 | Liberty | 10 | 78 | 83 | 29 | 190 | 19.0 |
| 5 | Florida International | 10 | 104 | 77 | 15 | 196 | 19.6 |
| 6 | Western Kentucky | 10 | 112 | 78 | 9 | 199 | 19.9 |
| 7 | Kennesaw State | 11 | 106 | 103 | 15 | 224 | 20.4 |
| 8 | New Mexico State | 10 | 97 | 100 | 16 | 213 | 21.3 |
| 9 | Jacksonville State | 11 | 103 | 107 | 26 | 236 | 21.5 |
| 10 | Middle Tennessee | 10 | 105 | 104 | 16 | 225 | 22.5 |