2024 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 11/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty | 4 | 24 | 29 | 17 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 2 | UTEP | 4 | 42 | 35 | 7 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 3 | Louisiana Tech | 4 | 24 | 36 | 8 | 68 | 17.0 |
| 4 | Kennesaw State | 4 | 30 | 38 | 4 | 72 | 18.0 |
| 5 | New Mexico State | 5 | 55 | 42 | 8 | 105 | 21.0 |
| 6 | Jacksonville State | 4 | 40 | 45 | 12 | 97 | 24.3 |
| 7 | Sam Houston State | 5 | 40 | 50 | 5 | 95 | 19.0 |
| 8 | Western Kentucky | 5 | 38 | 51 | 6 | 95 | 19.0 |
| 9 | Florida International | 5 | 49 | 54 | 4 | 107 | 21.4 |
| 10 | Middle Tennessee | 5 | 45 | 72 | 7 | 124 | 24.8 |