2026 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - All Games through 10/14/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FIU | 6 | 36 | 46 | 4 | 86 | 14.3 |
| 2 | New Mexico State | 6 | 44 | 57 | 6 | 107 | 17.8 |
| 3 | Western Kentucky | 7 | 56 | 58 | 8 | 122 | 17.4 |
| 4 | Middle Tennessee State | 6 | 69 | 54 | 10 | 133 | 22.2 |
| 5 | Delaware | 6 | 49 | 70 | 11 | 130 | 21.7 |
| 6 | Sam Houston State | 6 | 57 | 37 | 15 | 109 | 18.2 |
| 6 | Jacksonville State | 7 | 61 | 62 | 15 | 138 | 19.7 |
| 8 | Liberty | 6 | 40 | 44 | 18 | 102 | 17.0 |
| 8 | Missouri State | 6 | 59 | 67 | 18 | 144 | 24.0 |
| 10 | Kennesaw State | 6 | 44 | 68 | 19 | 131 | 21.8 |