2024 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 09/14/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana Tech | 2 | 14 | 15 | 4 | 33 | 16.5 |
| 2 | Liberty | 3 | 17 | 19 | 13 | 49 | 16.3 |
| 3 | New Mexico State | 3 | 23 | 26 | 4 | 53 | 17.7 |
| 3 | Kennesaw State | 3 | 23 | 30 | 3 | 56 | 18.7 |
| 5 | Western Kentucky | 3 | 25 | 32 | 2 | 59 | 19.7 |
| 6 | Middle Tennessee | 3 | 29 | 53 | 3 | 85 | 28.3 |
| 7 | Sam Houston State | 3 | 30 | 26 | 2 | 58 | 19.3 |
| 8 | Jacksonville State | 3 | 32 | 41 | 8 | 81 | 27.0 |
| 9 | UTEP | 3 | 33 | 30 | 7 | 70 | 23.3 |
| 10 | Florida International | 3 | 36 | 29 | 2 | 67 | 22.3 |