2026 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS (I-A) Teams Only through 11/04/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty | 7 | 41 | 54 | 14 | 109 | 15.6 |
| 2 | FIU | 7 | 50 | 62 | 7 | 119 | 17.0 |
| 3 | New Mexico State | 7 | 57 | 60 | 8 | 125 | 17.9 |
| 4 | Western Kentucky | 7 | 57 | 67 | 9 | 133 | 19.0 |
| 4 | Jacksonville State | 7 | 63 | 56 | 14 | 133 | 19.0 |
| 6 | Sam Houston State | 7 | 70 | 46 | 20 | 136 | 19.4 |
| 7 | Middle Tennessee State | 7 | 75 | 63 | 8 | 146 | 20.9 |
| 8 | Delaware | 7 | 66 | 83 | 14 | 163 | 23.3 |
| 9 | Kennesaw State | 7 | 68 | 77 | 22 | 167 | 23.9 |
| 10 | Missouri State | 7 | 66 | 87 | 22 | 175 | 25.0 |