2026 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 09/19/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FIU | 3 | 14 | 27 | 3 | 44 | 14.7 |
| 2 | Sam Houston State | 3 | 22 | 17 | 7 | 46 | 15.3 |
| 3 | Middle Tennessee State | 3 | 22 | 18 | 10 | 50 | 16.7 |
| 4 | Delaware | 3 | 16 | 32 | 3 | 51 | 17.0 |
| 5 | New Mexico State | 3 | 18 | 34 | 3 | 55 | 18.3 |
| 5 | Liberty | 3 | 24 | 21 | 10 | 55 | 18.3 |
| 7 | Kennesaw State | 3 | 27 | 24 | 5 | 56 | 18.7 |
| 8 | Western Kentucky | 3 | 32 | 28 | 2 | 62 | 20.7 |
| 9 | Missouri State | 3 | 37 | 29 | 6 | 72 | 24.0 |
| 10 | Jacksonville State | 4 | 38 | 29 | 8 | 75 | 18.8 |