2025 National Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 08/23/2025
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa State | 1 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 13.0 |
| 1 | Kansas | 1 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 13.0 |
| 3 | Western Kentucky | 1 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 14.0 |
| 4 | Kansas State | 1 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 5 | Stanford | 1 | 3 | 13 | 4 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 6 | Hawaii | 1 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 7 | Fresno State | 1 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 8 | Sam Houston State | 1 | 4 | 20 | 2 | 26 | 26.0 |
| 9 | UNLV | 1 | 11 | 15 | 4 | 30 | 30.0 |