2024 Conference USA Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Unranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 11/02/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Houston State | 9 | 92 | 69 | 14 | 175 | 19.4 |
| 2 | Jacksonville State | 7 | 97 | 55 | 20 | 172 | 24.6 |
| 3 | Liberty | 7 | 91 | 61 | 10 | 162 | 23.1 |
| 4 | Western Kentucky | 7 | 58 | 88 | 12 | 158 | 22.6 |
| 5 | UTEP | 9 | 68 | 68 | 13 | 149 | 16.6 |
| 6 | New Mexico State | 8 | 69 | 48 | 28 | 145 | 18.1 |
| 7 | Louisiana Tech | 8 | 49 | 85 | 6 | 140 | 17.5 |
| 7 | Florida International | 8 | 49 | 77 | 14 | 140 | 17.5 |
| 7 | Middle Tennessee | 8 | 34 | 88 | 18 | 140 | 17.5 |
| 10 | Kennesaw State | 8 | 57 | 43 | 9 | 109 | 13.6 |