2026 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Unranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 11/04/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FIU | 8 | 58 | 65 | 7 | 130 | 16.3 |
| 2 | Liberty | 8 | 47 | 65 | 20 | 132 | 16.5 |
| 3 | New Mexico State | 7 | 47 | 65 | 8 | 120 | 17.1 |
| 4 | Sam Houston State | 7 | 62 | 39 | 21 | 122 | 17.4 |
| 5 | Western Kentucky | 6 | 43 | 54 | 8 | 105 | 17.5 |
| 6 | Jacksonville State | 8 | 70 | 63 | 16 | 149 | 18.6 |
| 7 | Middle Tennessee State | 8 | 82 | 69 | 11 | 162 | 20.3 |
| 8 | Kennesaw State | 7 | 55 | 74 | 19 | 148 | 21.1 |
| 9 | Delaware | 8 | 67 | 93 | 16 | 176 | 22.0 |
| 10 | Missouri State | 8 | 73 | 90 | 24 | 187 | 23.4 |