2026 Conference USA Leaders First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Non-Winning Record Only through 09/19/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico State | 2 | 14 | 23 | 4 | 41 | 20.5 |
| 2 | Jacksonville State | 2 | 18 | 18 | 3 | 39 | 19.5 |
| 3 | Western Kentucky | 1 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 3 | Liberty | 1 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 5 | FIU | 1 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 5 | Delaware | 1 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 7 | Middle Tennessee State | 1 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 19 | 19.0 |