2024 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS non-Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 11/20/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Houston State | 9 | 49 | 87 | 12 | 148 | 16.4 |
| 2 | UTEP | 8 | 52 | 75 | 9 | 136 | 17.0 |
| 3 | Louisiana Tech | 8 | 52 | 68 | 18 | 138 | 17.3 |
| 4 | Florida International | 8 | 90 | 52 | 10 | 152 | 19.0 |
| 5 | Western Kentucky | 7 | 76 | 56 | 6 | 138 | 19.7 |
| 6 | Liberty | 8 | 69 | 66 | 23 | 158 | 19.8 |
| 7 | Jacksonville State | 9 | 82 | 85 | 24 | 191 | 21.2 |
| 8 | Kennesaw State | 9 | 91 | 88 | 14 | 193 | 21.4 |
| 9 | New Mexico State | 8 | 85 | 74 | 14 | 173 | 21.6 |
| 10 | Middle Tennessee | 7 | 86 | 72 | 11 | 169 | 24.1 |