2024 Conference USA Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 11/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Houston State | 4 | 42 | 30 | 7 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 2 | Jacksonville State | 4 | 34 | 37 | 10 | 81 | 20.3 |
| 3 | Liberty | 2 | 30 | 21 | 3 | 54 | 27.0 |
| 4 | New Mexico State | 3 | 29 | 17 | 11 | 57 | 19.0 |
| 5 | Florida International | 4 | 23 | 42 | 6 | 71 | 17.8 |
| 6 | Kennesaw State | 4 | 22 | 22 | 6 | 50 | 12.5 |
| 7 | Western Kentucky | 4 | 18 | 44 | 9 | 71 | 17.8 |
| 7 | Middle Tennessee | 4 | 18 | 40 | 11 | 69 | 17.3 |
| 9 | UTEP | 3 | 16 | 26 | 2 | 44 | 14.7 |
| 10 | Louisiana Tech | 3 | 15 | 27 | 3 | 45 | 15.0 |