2026 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games on the Road/Neutral Site Only through 11/04/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico State | 4 | 24 | 37 | 4 | 65 | 16.3 |
| 2 | FIU | 4 | 32 | 37 | 5 | 74 | 18.5 |
| 2 | Middle Tennessee State | 4 | 56 | 34 | 5 | 95 | 23.8 |
| 4 | Western Kentucky | 5 | 43 | 42 | 6 | 91 | 18.2 |
| 5 | Liberty | 4 | 22 | 35 | 7 | 64 | 16.0 |
| 6 | Sam Houston State | 4 | 46 | 26 | 8 | 80 | 20.0 |
| 6 | Delaware | 4 | 34 | 55 | 8 | 97 | 24.3 |
| 8 | Missouri State | 4 | 47 | 54 | 9 | 110 | 27.5 |
| 9 | Jacksonville State | 4 | 36 | 24 | 10 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 10 | Kennesaw State | 4 | 40 | 44 | 12 | 96 | 24.0 |