2026 Conference USA Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 10/14/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville State | 3 | 25 | 37 | 9 | 71 | 23.7 |
| 2 | Western Kentucky | 3 | 20 | 29 | 7 | 56 | 18.7 |
| 3 | Delaware | 2 | 12 | 24 | 2 | 38 | 19.0 |
| 4 | Kennesaw State | 2 | 9 | 23 | 13 | 45 | 22.5 |
| 4 | Missouri State | 2 | 14 | 23 | 6 | 43 | 21.5 |
| 6 | Middle Tennessee State | 2 | 16 | 22 | 4 | 42 | 21.0 |
| 7 | FIU | 2 | 15 | 19 | 2 | 36 | 18.0 |
| 8 | New Mexico State | 2 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 29 | 14.5 |
| 9 | Liberty | 2 | 31 | 10 | 4 | 45 | 22.5 |
| 9 | Sam Houston State | 2 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 25 | 12.5 |