2025 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 11/22/2025
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico State | 1 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 2 | UTEP | 1 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 3 | Liberty | 1 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 4 | Sam Houston State | 1 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 26 | 26.0 |
| 5 | Kennesaw State | 1 | 13 | 13 | 2 | 28 | 28.0 |
| 6 | Missouri State | 2 | 17 | 27 | 7 | 51 | 25.5 |