2024 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 11/21/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida International | 4 | 49 | 14 | 7 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 2 | Western Kentucky | 3 | 35 | 21 | 2 | 58 | 19.3 |
| 3 | Liberty | 3 | 28 | 22 | 7 | 57 | 19.0 |
| 4 | Middle Tennessee | 3 | 40 | 25 | 2 | 67 | 22.3 |
| 5 | New Mexico State | 3 | 30 | 29 | 7 | 66 | 22.0 |
| 6 | Louisiana Tech | 4 | 25 | 30 | 8 | 63 | 15.8 |
| 7 | Jacksonville State | 4 | 36 | 33 | 10 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 8 | Sam Houston State | 4 | 28 | 35 | 6 | 69 | 17.3 |
| 9 | Kennesaw State | 4 | 49 | 38 | 7 | 94 | 23.5 |
| 10 | UTEP | 4 | 24 | 44 | 4 | 72 | 18.0 |