2025 Conference USA Leaders First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/02/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | 3 | 19 | 46 | 11 | 76 | 25.3 |
| 2 | Louisiana Tech | 3 | 35 | 34 | 5 | 74 | 24.7 |
| 3 | Jacksonville State | 3 | 37 | 22 | 8 | 67 | 22.3 |
| 4 | FIU | 4 | 29 | 49 | 7 | 85 | 21.3 |
| 4 | Middle Tennessee State | 3 | 18 | 41 | 5 | 64 | 21.3 |
| 6 | New Mexico State | 3 | 21 | 35 | 7 | 63 | 21.0 |
| 7 | Liberty | 2 | 14 | 23 | 4 | 41 | 20.5 |
| 8 | Kennesaw State | 3 | 28 | 26 | 6 | 60 | 20.0 |
| 9 | Missouri State | 3 | 22 | 32 | 5 | 59 | 19.7 |
| 10 | Sam Houston State | 4 | 27 | 40 | 6 | 73 | 18.3 |
| 10 | Western Kentucky | 3 | 19 | 34 | 2 | 55 | 18.3 |
| 12 | UTEP | 3 | 22 | 19 | 4 | 45 | 15.0 |