2024 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS (I-A) Teams Only through 11/09/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Kentucky | 8 | 82 | 74 | 8 | 164 | 20.5 |
| 2 | Florida International | 8 | 91 | 53 | 9 | 153 | 19.1 |
| 3 | Sam Houston State | 9 | 68 | 85 | 11 | 164 | 18.2 |
| 4 | Kennesaw State | 8 | 78 | 81 | 13 | 172 | 21.5 |
| 5 | UTEP | 9 | 63 | 89 | 14 | 166 | 18.4 |
| 5 | New Mexico State | 8 | 85 | 74 | 14 | 173 | 21.6 |
| 5 | Middle Tennessee | 9 | 106 | 100 | 14 | 220 | 24.4 |
| 8 | Louisiana Tech | 8 | 58 | 71 | 17 | 146 | 18.3 |
| 9 | Liberty | 7 | 54 | 59 | 19 | 132 | 18.9 |
| 10 | Jacksonville State | 9 | 84 | 87 | 24 | 195 | 21.7 |