2026 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS non-Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 10/14/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missouri State | 3 | 26 | 32 | 11 | 69 | 23.0 |
| 2 | FIU | 5 | 28 | 43 | 4 | 75 | 15.0 |
| 3 | Kennesaw State | 4 | 29 | 55 | 14 | 98 | 24.5 |
| 4 | New Mexico State | 4 | 30 | 40 | 3 | 73 | 18.3 |
| 5 | Delaware | 3 | 31 | 29 | 6 | 66 | 22.0 |
| 6 | Western Kentucky | 4 | 32 | 27 | 7 | 66 | 16.5 |
| 7 | Liberty | 5 | 34 | 33 | 12 | 79 | 15.8 |
| 7 | Middle Tennessee State | 4 | 34 | 40 | 7 | 81 | 20.3 |
| 9 | Sam Houston State | 4 | 37 | 26 | 12 | 75 | 18.8 |
| 10 | Jacksonville State | 6 | 54 | 55 | 13 | 122 | 20.3 |