2026 Conference USA Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Unranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 11/04/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missouri State | 8 | 55 | 70 | 25 | 150 | 18.8 |
| 2 | Jacksonville State | 8 | 74 | 79 | 20 | 173 | 21.6 |
| 3 | Kennesaw State | 7 | 57 | 66 | 18 | 141 | 20.1 |
| 4 | Liberty | 8 | 94 | 63 | 17 | 174 | 21.8 |
| 4 | Sam Houston State | 7 | 39 | 62 | 17 | 118 | 16.9 |
| 6 | Delaware | 8 | 54 | 100 | 14 | 168 | 21.0 |
| 6 | Middle Tennessee State | 8 | 64 | 75 | 14 | 153 | 19.1 |
| 8 | New Mexico State | 7 | 55 | 55 | 12 | 122 | 17.4 |
| 9 | Western Kentucky | 6 | 54 | 62 | 11 | 127 | 21.2 |
| 9 | FIU | 8 | 48 | 87 | 11 | 146 | 18.3 |