2025 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/08/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana | 1 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 16.0 |
| 1 | Troy | 2 | 20 | 14 | 0 | 34 | 17.0 |
| 1 | Southern Miss | 1 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 4 | Texas State | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 12.0 |
| 4 | Coastal Carolina | 1 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 12.0 |
| 4 | Old Dominion | 1 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 4 | Georgia Southern | 1 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 4 | Appalachian State | 1 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 9 | Arkansas State | 1 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 10 | James Madison | 2 | 7 | 22 | 5 | 34 | 17.0 |