2024 Conference USA Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/02/2025
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Tennessee | 2 | 8 | 20 | 3 | 31 | 15.5 |
| 2 | UTEP | 1 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 15 | 15.0 |
| 3 | Florida International | 1 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 13.0 |
| 4 | Louisiana Tech | 1 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 11.0 |
| 5 | Western Kentucky | 1 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 10.0 |