2025 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 01/19/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Alabama | 4 | 42 | 34 | 3 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 1 | Louisiana | 5 | 61 | 36 | 3 | 100 | 20.0 |
| 3 | Marshall | 4 | 22 | 41 | 6 | 69 | 17.3 |
| 3 | Southern Miss | 5 | 50 | 40 | 6 | 96 | 19.2 |
| 3 | Louisiana-Monroe | 4 | 27 | 50 | 6 | 83 | 20.8 |
| 3 | Georgia Southern | 4 | 48 | 42 | 6 | 96 | 24.0 |
| 7 | Arkansas State | 5 | 49 | 66 | 7 | 122 | 24.4 |
| 8 | James Madison | 5 | 34 | 36 | 9 | 79 | 15.8 |
| 8 | Troy | 5 | 36 | 39 | 9 | 84 | 16.8 |
| 8 | Coastal Carolina | 5 | 47 | 43 | 9 | 99 | 19.8 |
| 11 | Texas State | 5 | 50 | 37 | 11 | 98 | 19.6 |
| 12 | Old Dominion | 5 | 51 | 34 | 12 | 97 | 19.4 |
| 12 | Appalachian State | 4 | 22 | 46 | 12 | 80 | 20.0 |
| 14 | Georgia State | 4 | 45 | 48 | 14 | 107 | 26.8 |