2025 Sun Belt Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in October Only through 10/08/2025
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arkansas State | 1 | 8 | 13 | 1 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 2 | Old Dominion | 1 | 17 | 12 | 1 | 30 | 30.0 |
| 3 | Texas State | 1 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 3 | Troy | 1 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 3 | Appalachian State | 1 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 3 | Louisiana-Monroe | 1 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 7 | Georgia State | 1 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 14.0 |
| 8 | South Alabama | 1 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 8 | Coastal Carolina | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 12.0 |
| 10 | James Madison | 1 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 19.0 |