2026 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games on the Road/Neutral Site Only through 09/19/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty | 1 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 15.0 |
| 2 | FIU | 2 | 13 | 16 | 2 | 31 | 15.5 |
| 3 | Delaware | 1 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 4 | Sam Houston State | 1 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 5 | Jacksonville State | 2 | 21 | 12 | 4 | 37 | 18.5 |
| 6 | Middle Tennessee State | 1 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 7 | New Mexico State | 2 | 14 | 25 | 2 | 41 | 20.5 |
| 8 | Western Kentucky | 3 | 32 | 28 | 2 | 62 | 20.7 |
| 9 | Kennesaw State | 1 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 26 | 26.0 |
| 10 | Missouri State | 1 | 17 | 16 | 2 | 35 | 35.0 |