2024 Conference USA Leaders First Downs - Games vs. FBS non-Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 09/14/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Kentucky | 1 | 11 | 18 | 1 | 30 | 30.0 |
| 2 | Sam Houston State | 2 | 23 | 16 | 3 | 42 | 21.0 |
| 2 | Middle Tennessee | 1 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 4 | Jacksonville State | 2 | 14 | 20 | 6 | 40 | 20.0 |
| 5 | Liberty | 2 | 18 | 17 | 2 | 37 | 18.5 |
| 5 | Florida International | 2 | 14 | 20 | 3 | 37 | 18.5 |
| 7 | UTEP | 1 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 8 | New Mexico State | 2 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 28 | 14.0 |
| 9 | Kennesaw State | 3 | 15 | 16 | 6 | 37 | 12.3 |