2024 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS non-Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 12/21/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana Tech | 9 | 56 | 71 | 19 | 146 | 16.2 |
| 2 | UTEP | 9 | 64 | 91 | 14 | 169 | 18.8 |
| 3 | Florida International | 10 | 103 | 71 | 15 | 189 | 18.9 |
| 4 | Liberty | 10 | 80 | 91 | 24 | 195 | 19.5 |
| 5 | Sam Houston State | 12 | 87 | 107 | 15 | 209 | 17.4 |
| 5 | Middle Tennessee | 9 | 99 | 97 | 13 | 209 | 23.2 |
| 7 | New Mexico State | 10 | 99 | 96 | 17 | 212 | 21.2 |
| 8 | Western Kentucky | 11 | 134 | 79 | 12 | 225 | 20.5 |
| 9 | Kennesaw State | 11 | 112 | 109 | 16 | 237 | 21.5 |
| 10 | Jacksonville State | 13 | 117 | 125 | 33 | 275 | 21.2 |