2026 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Non-Winning Record Only through 10/14/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FIU | 2 | 6 | 18 | 1 | 25 | 12.5 |
| 2 | Liberty | 4 | 27 | 28 | 9 | 64 | 16.0 |
| 3 | Western Kentucky | 4 | 32 | 27 | 7 | 66 | 16.5 |
| 4 | Sam Houston State | 2 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 35 | 17.5 |
| 5 | New Mexico State | 4 | 26 | 44 | 4 | 74 | 18.5 |
| 6 | Delaware | 3 | 21 | 35 | 4 | 60 | 20.0 |
| 7 | Jacksonville State | 4 | 33 | 43 | 9 | 85 | 21.3 |
| 8 | Middle Tennessee State | 4 | 50 | 35 | 7 | 92 | 23.0 |
| 9 | Kennesaw State | 2 | 13 | 29 | 6 | 48 | 24.0 |
| 10 | Missouri State | 4 | 43 | 48 | 13 | 104 | 26.0 |