2024 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS non-Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 11/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Kentucky | 5 | 44 | 47 | 5 | 96 | 19.2 |
| 2 | Middle Tennessee | 6 | 68 | 64 | 7 | 139 | 23.2 |
| 3 | UTEP | 7 | 46 | 68 | 8 | 122 | 17.4 |
| 4 | Florida International | 7 | 78 | 43 | 9 | 130 | 18.6 |
| 5 | Kennesaw State | 7 | 72 | 68 | 10 | 150 | 21.4 |
| 6 | Sam Houston State | 8 | 44 | 80 | 11 | 135 | 16.9 |
| 7 | Louisiana Tech | 6 | 35 | 51 | 12 | 98 | 16.3 |
| 8 | New Mexico State | 7 | 81 | 61 | 14 | 156 | 22.3 |
| 9 | Liberty | 6 | 49 | 47 | 18 | 114 | 19.0 |
| 10 | Jacksonville State | 7 | 65 | 62 | 20 | 147 | 21.0 |