2025 Conference USA Leaders First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Non-Winning Record Only through 01/02/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Kentucky | 4 | 33 | 64 | 4 | 101 | 25.3 |
| 2 | New Mexico State | 5 | 30 | 68 | 15 | 113 | 22.6 |
| 3 | Louisiana Tech | 5 | 68 | 31 | 12 | 111 | 22.2 |
| 4 | FIU | 4 | 37 | 38 | 11 | 86 | 21.5 |
| 5 | Delaware | 6 | 44 | 75 | 8 | 127 | 21.2 |
| 5 | Missouri State | 5 | 29 | 66 | 11 | 106 | 21.2 |
| 7 | Jacksonville State | 5 | 63 | 30 | 9 | 102 | 20.4 |
| 8 | Kennesaw State | 4 | 41 | 31 | 9 | 81 | 20.3 |
| 9 | Liberty | 3 | 21 | 31 | 6 | 58 | 19.3 |
| 10 | Middle Tennessee State | 5 | 27 | 58 | 10 | 95 | 19.0 |
| 11 | UTEP | 5 | 35 | 42 | 11 | 88 | 17.6 |
| 12 | Sam Houston State | 4 | 16 | 45 | 5 | 66 | 16.5 |