2026 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS non-Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 11/04/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico State | 6 | 47 | 52 | 6 | 105 | 17.5 |
| 2 | FIU | 7 | 50 | 62 | 7 | 119 | 17.0 |
| 3 | Western Kentucky | 5 | 38 | 45 | 8 | 91 | 18.2 |
| 3 | Middle Tennessee State | 6 | 47 | 55 | 8 | 110 | 18.3 |
| 5 | Delaware | 5 | 49 | 52 | 11 | 112 | 22.4 |
| 6 | Liberty | 7 | 41 | 54 | 14 | 109 | 15.6 |
| 6 | Jacksonville State | 7 | 63 | 56 | 14 | 133 | 19.0 |
| 8 | Missouri State | 5 | 40 | 55 | 17 | 112 | 22.4 |
| 9 | Kennesaw State | 6 | 54 | 69 | 18 | 141 | 23.5 |
| 10 | Sam Houston State | 6 | 56 | 37 | 19 | 112 | 18.7 |