2026 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Winning Record Only through 10/14/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico State | 1 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 2 | Liberty | 1 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 15.0 |
| 3 | Jacksonville State | 2 | 21 | 12 | 4 | 37 | 18.5 |
| 4 | Middle Tennessee State | 1 | 12 | 13 | 0 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 5 | Missouri State | 1 | 9 | 16 | 3 | 28 | 28.0 |
| 6 | Western Kentucky | 2 | 19 | 22 | 1 | 42 | 21.0 |
| 6 | Sam Houston State | 3 | 38 | 22 | 4 | 64 | 21.3 |
| 8 | FIU | 3 | 22 | 25 | 3 | 50 | 16.7 |
| 8 | Delaware | 2 | 27 | 25 | 5 | 57 | 28.5 |
| 10 | Kennesaw State | 3 | 30 | 34 | 12 | 76 | 25.3 |