2024 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS (I-A) Teams Only through 11/21/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana Tech | 9 | 61 | 78 | 19 | 158 | 17.6 |
| 1 | Liberty | 8 | 69 | 66 | 23 | 158 | 19.8 |
| 3 | UTEP | 9 | 63 | 89 | 14 | 166 | 18.4 |
| 4 | Florida International | 9 | 103 | 62 | 10 | 175 | 19.4 |
| 5 | Sam Houston State | 10 | 73 | 92 | 12 | 177 | 17.7 |
| 6 | Western Kentucky | 9 | 97 | 76 | 9 | 182 | 20.2 |
| 7 | Kennesaw State | 9 | 91 | 88 | 14 | 193 | 21.4 |
| 8 | New Mexico State | 9 | 94 | 92 | 15 | 201 | 22.3 |
| 9 | Jacksonville State | 10 | 93 | 101 | 26 | 220 | 22.0 |
| 9 | Middle Tennessee | 9 | 106 | 100 | 14 | 220 | 24.4 |