2026 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Unranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 10/14/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Houston State | 5 | 43 | 28 | 14 | 85 | 17.0 |
| 2 | Western Kentucky | 5 | 37 | 36 | 7 | 80 | 16.0 |
| 3 | Liberty | 6 | 40 | 44 | 18 | 102 | 17.0 |
| 4 | FIU | 6 | 36 | 46 | 4 | 86 | 14.3 |
| 5 | Missouri State | 5 | 50 | 51 | 15 | 116 | 23.2 |
| 6 | Middle Tennessee State | 6 | 69 | 54 | 10 | 133 | 22.2 |
| 7 | New Mexico State | 6 | 44 | 57 | 6 | 107 | 17.8 |
| 8 | Kennesaw State | 5 | 30 | 60 | 15 | 105 | 21.0 |
| 9 | Jacksonville State | 7 | 61 | 62 | 15 | 138 | 19.7 |
| 10 | Delaware | 6 | 49 | 70 | 11 | 130 | 21.7 |