2026 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS (I-A) Teams Only through 09/19/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FIU | 3 | 14 | 27 | 3 | 44 | 14.7 |
| 2 | Liberty | 2 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 32 | 16.0 |
| 3 | Middle Tennessee State | 2 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 34 | 17.0 |
| 4 | Sam Houston State | 2 | 16 | 15 | 5 | 36 | 18.0 |
| 5 | Delaware | 2 | 15 | 22 | 1 | 38 | 19.0 |
| 6 | Jacksonville State | 3 | 31 | 22 | 6 | 59 | 19.7 |
| 7 | New Mexico State | 2 | 14 | 25 | 2 | 41 | 20.5 |
| 8 | Western Kentucky | 3 | 32 | 28 | 2 | 62 | 20.7 |
| 9 | Kennesaw State | 2 | 26 | 19 | 4 | 49 | 24.5 |
| 10 | Missouri State | 2 | 30 | 26 | 4 | 60 | 30.0 |