2024 Conference USA Leaders First Downs - Games vs. FBS non-Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 11/21/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Kentucky | 7 | 53 | 81 | 8 | 142 | 20.3 |
| 2 | Middle Tennessee | 7 | 29 | 80 | 11 | 120 | 17.1 |
| 3 | Louisiana Tech | 8 | 64 | 77 | 8 | 149 | 18.6 |
| 4 | Florida International | 8 | 54 | 76 | 14 | 144 | 18.0 |
| 5 | Jacksonville State | 9 | 123 | 74 | 25 | 222 | 24.7 |
| 6 | UTEP | 8 | 60 | 67 | 15 | 142 | 17.8 |
| 7 | Liberty | 8 | 112 | 66 | 13 | 191 | 23.9 |
| 7 | Sam Houston State | 9 | 104 | 66 | 14 | 184 | 20.4 |
| 9 | New Mexico State | 8 | 73 | 51 | 25 | 149 | 18.6 |
| 9 | Kennesaw State | 9 | 61 | 51 | 11 | 123 | 13.7 |