2025 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games Lost Only through 01/19/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana Tech | 5 | 35 | 60 | 16 | 111 | 22.2 |
| 2 | Western Kentucky | 4 | 36 | 39 | 11 | 86 | 21.5 |
| 3 | Kennesaw State | 4 | 44 | 32 | 8 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 4 | Jacksonville State | 5 | 53 | 50 | 11 | 114 | 22.8 |
| 4 | Missouri State | 6 | 53 | 69 | 16 | 138 | 23.0 |
| 6 | Delaware | 6 | 54 | 62 | 11 | 127 | 21.2 |
| 7 | FIU | 6 | 57 | 60 | 12 | 129 | 21.5 |
| 8 | New Mexico State | 8 | 73 | 93 | 14 | 180 | 22.5 |
| 9 | Middle Tennessee State | 9 | 80 | 100 | 19 | 199 | 22.1 |
| 10 | UTEP | 10 | 89 | 101 | 24 | 214 | 21.4 |
| 10 | Liberty | 8 | 89 | 71 | 17 | 177 | 22.1 |
| 12 | Sam Houston State | 10 | 101 | 118 | 19 | 238 | 23.8 |