2025 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/09/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana Tech | 1 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 2 | Missouri State | 1 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 16.0 |
| 3 | Western Kentucky | 1 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 4 | Delaware | 1 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 5 | FIU | 1 | 9 | 14 | 2 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 6 | Jacksonville State | 2 | 14 | 20 | 4 | 38 | 19.0 |
| 7 | Kennesaw State | 2 | 23 | 10 | 4 | 37 | 18.5 |