2026 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 10/14/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FIU | 4 | 22 | 30 | 3 | 55 | 13.8 |
| 2 | Sam Houston State | 4 | 36 | 26 | 8 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 3 | Liberty | 4 | 30 | 31 | 12 | 73 | 18.3 |
| 4 | New Mexico State | 4 | 32 | 38 | 4 | 74 | 18.5 |
| 5 | Middle Tennessee State | 4 | 34 | 31 | 10 | 75 | 18.8 |
| 6 | Western Kentucky | 4 | 37 | 37 | 2 | 76 | 19.0 |
| 7 | Kennesaw State | 4 | 34 | 37 | 7 | 78 | 19.5 |
| 8 | Delaware | 4 | 27 | 52 | 6 | 85 | 21.3 |
| 9 | Jacksonville State | 5 | 48 | 38 | 9 | 95 | 19.0 |
| 10 | Missouri State | 4 | 46 | 45 | 9 | 100 | 25.0 |