2024 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS (I-A) Teams Only through 01/20/2025
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UTEP | 11 | 86 | 120 | 19 | 225 | 20.5 |
| 2 | Liberty | 11 | 92 | 96 | 25 | 213 | 19.4 |
| 3 | Louisiana Tech | 12 | 102 | 94 | 22 | 218 | 18.2 |
| 4 | New Mexico State | 11 | 108 | 114 | 18 | 240 | 21.8 |
| 5 | Sam Houston State | 13 | 111 | 112 | 15 | 238 | 18.3 |
| 6 | Kennesaw State | 11 | 112 | 109 | 16 | 237 | 21.5 |
| 7 | Florida International | 11 | 116 | 81 | 15 | 212 | 19.3 |
| 8 | Middle Tennessee | 11 | 119 | 125 | 16 | 260 | 23.6 |
| 9 | Jacksonville State | 14 | 128 | 141 | 35 | 304 | 21.7 |
| 10 | Western Kentucky | 13 | 155 | 99 | 15 | 269 | 20.7 |