2025 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 01/19/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | 8 | 55 | 90 | 18 | 163 | 20.4 |
| 2 | Western Kentucky | 8 | 57 | 85 | 23 | 165 | 20.6 |
| 3 | Middle Tennessee State | 8 | 59 | 97 | 20 | 176 | 22.0 |
| 4 | Louisiana Tech | 8 | 61 | 76 | 20 | 157 | 19.6 |
| 5 | UTEP | 8 | 62 | 91 | 22 | 175 | 21.9 |
| 6 | Missouri State | 8 | 68 | 88 | 18 | 174 | 21.8 |
| 7 | New Mexico State | 8 | 71 | 90 | 11 | 172 | 21.5 |
| 8 | Jacksonville State | 9 | 74 | 95 | 21 | 190 | 21.1 |
| 9 | FIU | 8 | 76 | 79 | 10 | 165 | 20.6 |
| 10 | Liberty | 8 | 78 | 69 | 14 | 161 | 20.1 |
| 11 | Sam Houston State | 8 | 83 | 92 | 18 | 193 | 24.1 |
| 12 | Kennesaw State | 9 | 86 | 92 | 19 | 197 | 21.9 |