2024 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS non-Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 11/09/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Kentucky | 6 | 61 | 54 | 5 | 120 | 20.0 |
| 2 | Louisiana Tech | 7 | 49 | 61 | 16 | 126 | 18.0 |
| 3 | Florida International | 7 | 78 | 43 | 9 | 130 | 18.6 |
| 4 | Liberty | 7 | 54 | 59 | 19 | 132 | 18.9 |
| 5 | Sam Houston State | 8 | 44 | 80 | 11 | 135 | 16.9 |
| 6 | UTEP | 8 | 52 | 75 | 9 | 136 | 17.0 |
| 7 | Jacksonville State | 8 | 73 | 71 | 22 | 166 | 20.8 |
| 8 | Middle Tennessee | 7 | 86 | 72 | 11 | 169 | 24.1 |
| 9 | Kennesaw State | 8 | 78 | 81 | 13 | 172 | 21.5 |
| 10 | New Mexico State | 8 | 85 | 74 | 14 | 173 | 21.6 |