2026 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 11/04/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico State | 1 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 2 | Western Kentucky | 2 | 19 | 22 | 1 | 42 | 21.0 |
| 3 | Sam Houston State | 1 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 4 | Delaware | 2 | 17 | 31 | 3 | 51 | 25.5 |
| 5 | Kennesaw State | 1 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 26 | 26.0 |
| 6 | Missouri State | 2 | 26 | 32 | 5 | 63 | 31.5 |
| 7 | Middle Tennessee State | 1 | 28 | 8 | 0 | 36 | 36.0 |