2025 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 01/02/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missouri State | 5 | 32 | 48 | 13 | 93 | 18.6 |
| 2 | UTEP | 4 | 36 | 35 | 7 | 78 | 19.5 |
| 3 | Kennesaw State | 5 | 42 | 46 | 12 | 100 | 20.0 |
| 4 | Western Kentucky | 5 | 39 | 45 | 17 | 101 | 20.2 |
| 5 | Liberty | 4 | 38 | 38 | 5 | 81 | 20.3 |
| 6 | Jacksonville State | 5 | 49 | 45 | 9 | 103 | 20.6 |
| 7 | Middle Tennessee State | 4 | 38 | 38 | 7 | 83 | 20.8 |
| 8 | FIU | 5 | 41 | 58 | 8 | 107 | 21.4 |
| 9 | New Mexico State | 4 | 28 | 48 | 10 | 86 | 21.5 |
| 10 | Louisiana Tech | 5 | 35 | 59 | 18 | 112 | 22.4 |
| 10 | Delaware | 5 | 41 | 62 | 9 | 112 | 22.4 |
| 12 | Sam Houston State | 4 | 37 | 55 | 6 | 98 | 24.5 |