2026 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS (I-A) Teams Only through 10/14/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FIU | 5 | 28 | 43 | 4 | 75 | 15.0 |
| 2 | Liberty | 5 | 34 | 33 | 12 | 79 | 15.8 |
| 3 | New Mexico State | 5 | 40 | 48 | 5 | 93 | 18.6 |
| 4 | Sam Houston State | 5 | 51 | 35 | 13 | 99 | 19.8 |
| 5 | Western Kentucky | 6 | 51 | 49 | 8 | 108 | 18.0 |
| 6 | Delaware | 5 | 48 | 60 | 9 | 117 | 23.4 |
| 6 | Middle Tennessee State | 5 | 62 | 48 | 7 | 117 | 23.4 |
| 8 | Jacksonville State | 6 | 54 | 55 | 13 | 122 | 20.3 |
| 9 | Kennesaw State | 5 | 43 | 63 | 18 | 124 | 24.8 |
| 10 | Missouri State | 5 | 52 | 64 | 16 | 132 | 26.4 |