2025 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Non-Winning Record Only through 01/02/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty | 3 | 23 | 23 | 3 | 49 | 16.3 |
| 2 | Western Kentucky | 4 | 24 | 32 | 14 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 3 | Louisiana Tech | 5 | 36 | 43 | 11 | 90 | 18.0 |
| 4 | Missouri State | 5 | 37 | 44 | 11 | 92 | 18.4 |
| 5 | Jacksonville State | 5 | 42 | 46 | 8 | 96 | 19.2 |
| 6 | New Mexico State | 5 | 32 | 61 | 8 | 101 | 20.2 |
| 7 | UTEP | 5 | 37 | 57 | 11 | 105 | 21.0 |
| 8 | FIU | 4 | 34 | 46 | 5 | 85 | 21.3 |
| 8 | Delaware | 6 | 39 | 74 | 15 | 128 | 21.3 |
| 10 | Middle Tennessee State | 5 | 37 | 59 | 12 | 108 | 21.6 |
| 11 | Sam Houston State | 4 | 34 | 47 | 10 | 91 | 22.8 |
| 11 | Kennesaw State | 4 | 36 | 45 | 10 | 91 | 22.8 |