2026 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Winning Record Only through 09/19/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | 1 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 2 | Western Kentucky | 2 | 19 | 22 | 1 | 42 | 21.0 |
| 3 | FIU | 2 | 13 | 16 | 2 | 31 | 15.5 |
| 4 | Liberty | 1 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 15.0 |
| 4 | Jacksonville State | 1 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 6 | Middle Tennessee State | 1 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 6 | Kennesaw State | 2 | 26 | 19 | 4 | 49 | 24.5 |
| 6 | Missouri State | 2 | 30 | 26 | 4 | 60 | 30.0 |
| 9 | Sam Houston State | 2 | 16 | 15 | 5 | 36 | 18.0 |