2024 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/01/2025
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Dominion | 1 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 2 | Texas State | 1 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 3 | Marshall | 1 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 4 | Georgia Southern | 2 | 22 | 26 | 1 | 49 | 24.5 |
| 5 | Troy | 1 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 5 | Arkansas State | 1 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 7 | Louisiana-Monroe | 1 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 26 | 26.0 |
| 8 | Appalachian State | 1 | 11 | 16 | 1 | 28 | 28.0 |