2024 Sun Belt Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/02/2025
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marshall | 1 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 2 | South Alabama | 1 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 3 | Georgia Southern | 1 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 4 | James Madison | 1 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 5 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 2 | 9 | 13 | 2 | 24 | 12.0 |
| 6 | Arkansas State | 1 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 6 | Coastal Carolina | 1 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 15.0 |