2025 Sun Belt Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/08/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas State | 1 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 2 | Georgia Southern | 1 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 3 | James Madison | 2 | 24 | 14 | 4 | 42 | 21.0 |
| 3 | Old Dominion | 1 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 3 | Appalachian State | 1 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 3 | Southern Miss | 1 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 7 | Louisiana | 1 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 8 | Coastal Carolina | 1 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 9 | Arkansas State | 1 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 16.0 |
| 10 | Troy | 2 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 27 | 13.5 |