2026 Conference USA Leaders First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Non-Winning Record Only through 10/14/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville State | 4 | 33 | 44 | 11 | 88 | 22.0 |
| 2 | Middle Tennessee State | 4 | 20 | 43 | 7 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 3 | Delaware | 3 | 19 | 39 | 4 | 62 | 20.7 |
| 3 | Western Kentucky | 4 | 31 | 39 | 9 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 5 | New Mexico State | 4 | 25 | 38 | 7 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 6 | Missouri State | 4 | 25 | 36 | 10 | 71 | 17.8 |
| 7 | Liberty | 4 | 54 | 28 | 10 | 92 | 23.0 |
| 8 | FIU | 2 | 15 | 21 | 1 | 37 | 18.5 |
| 9 | Sam Houston State | 2 | 11 | 16 | 4 | 31 | 15.5 |
| 10 | Kennesaw State | 2 | 17 | 15 | 10 | 42 | 21.0 |