2026 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Winning Record Only through 11/04/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty | 1 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 15.0 |
| 2 | FIU | 5 | 33 | 48 | 6 | 87 | 17.4 |
| 3 | Jacksonville State | 2 | 21 | 12 | 4 | 37 | 18.5 |
| 4 | Western Kentucky | 2 | 19 | 22 | 1 | 42 | 21.0 |
| 4 | New Mexico State | 2 | 29 | 10 | 3 | 42 | 21.0 |
| 6 | Middle Tennessee State | 2 | 22 | 18 | 4 | 44 | 22.0 |
| 7 | Delaware | 1 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 7 | Sam Houston State | 2 | 29 | 14 | 3 | 46 | 23.0 |
| 9 | Kennesaw State | 3 | 30 | 30 | 14 | 74 | 24.7 |
| 10 | Missouri State | 2 | 22 | 26 | 5 | 53 | 26.5 |