2026 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 11/04/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville State | 3 | 22 | 25 | 7 | 54 | 18.0 |
| 2 | Liberty | 4 | 17 | 34 | 8 | 59 | 14.8 |
| 3 | New Mexico State | 4 | 29 | 31 | 5 | 65 | 16.3 |
| 4 | Western Kentucky | 4 | 25 | 39 | 7 | 71 | 17.8 |
| 5 | FIU | 4 | 36 | 35 | 4 | 75 | 18.8 |
| 6 | Sam Houston State | 4 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 76 | 19.0 |
| 7 | Missouri State | 4 | 27 | 45 | 15 | 87 | 21.8 |
| 7 | Middle Tennessee State | 4 | 48 | 38 | 1 | 87 | 21.8 |
| 9 | Delaware | 4 | 40 | 41 | 10 | 91 | 22.8 |
| 10 | Kennesaw State | 4 | 35 | 45 | 16 | 96 | 24.0 |