2026 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Non-Winning Record Only through 11/04/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FIU | 2 | 17 | 14 | 1 | 32 | 16.0 |
| 2 | Middle Tennessee State | 5 | 53 | 45 | 4 | 102 | 20.4 |
| 3 | New Mexico State | 5 | 28 | 50 | 5 | 83 | 16.6 |
| 4 | Western Kentucky | 5 | 38 | 45 | 8 | 91 | 18.2 |
| 4 | Kennesaw State | 4 | 38 | 47 | 8 | 93 | 23.3 |
| 6 | Jacksonville State | 5 | 42 | 44 | 10 | 96 | 19.2 |
| 7 | Liberty | 6 | 34 | 49 | 11 | 94 | 15.7 |
| 8 | Delaware | 6 | 50 | 78 | 12 | 140 | 23.3 |
| 9 | Sam Houston State | 5 | 41 | 32 | 17 | 90 | 18.0 |
| 9 | Missouri State | 5 | 44 | 61 | 17 | 122 | 24.4 |