2025 Conference USA Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 01/02/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Kentucky | 5 | 34 | 55 | 9 | 98 | 19.6 |
| 2 | Delaware | 5 | 47 | 54 | 8 | 109 | 21.8 |
| 2 | Missouri State | 5 | 29 | 54 | 10 | 93 | 18.6 |
| 4 | FIU | 5 | 39 | 48 | 12 | 99 | 19.8 |
| 5 | New Mexico State | 4 | 19 | 47 | 12 | 78 | 19.5 |
| 6 | Kennesaw State | 5 | 48 | 42 | 7 | 97 | 19.4 |
| 7 | UTEP | 4 | 17 | 40 | 10 | 67 | 16.8 |
| 8 | Jacksonville State | 5 | 62 | 38 | 5 | 105 | 21.0 |
| 9 | Middle Tennessee State | 4 | 19 | 37 | 8 | 64 | 16.0 |
| 10 | Liberty | 4 | 36 | 25 | 5 | 66 | 16.5 |
| 11 | Sam Houston State | 4 | 21 | 23 | 10 | 54 | 13.5 |
| 12 | Louisiana Tech | 5 | 32 | 22 | 9 | 63 | 12.6 |