2026 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games Lost Only through 11/05/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty | 1 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 15.0 |
| 2 | Jacksonville State | 2 | 21 | 12 | 4 | 37 | 18.5 |
| 3 | Middle Tennessee State | 4 | 57 | 33 | 4 | 94 | 23.5 |
| 4 | New Mexico State | 5 | 51 | 41 | 6 | 98 | 19.6 |
| 5 | FIU | 5 | 44 | 44 | 6 | 94 | 18.8 |
| 6 | Sam Houston State | 7 | 70 | 46 | 20 | 136 | 19.4 |
| 7 | Delaware | 4 | 39 | 49 | 8 | 96 | 24.0 |
| 8 | Western Kentucky | 5 | 44 | 54 | 6 | 104 | 20.8 |
| 9 | Missouri State | 5 | 60 | 64 | 11 | 135 | 27.0 |
| 10 | Kennesaw State | 6 | 55 | 70 | 20 | 145 | 24.2 |