2026 Conference USA Leaders First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 09/19/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | 3 | 20 | 42 | 5 | 67 | 22.3 |
| 2 | FIU | 3 | 16 | 41 | 5 | 62 | 20.7 |
| 3 | Middle Tennessee State | 3 | 21 | 36 | 5 | 62 | 20.7 |
| 3 | Jacksonville State | 4 | 34 | 36 | 9 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 5 | Sam Houston State | 3 | 24 | 35 | 8 | 67 | 22.3 |
| 6 | Kennesaw State | 3 | 30 | 33 | 3 | 66 | 22.0 |
| 7 | New Mexico State | 3 | 24 | 32 | 5 | 61 | 20.3 |
| 8 | Liberty | 3 | 28 | 27 | 5 | 60 | 20.0 |
| 9 | Western Kentucky | 3 | 21 | 25 | 4 | 50 | 16.7 |
| 10 | Missouri State | 3 | 23 | 23 | 9 | 55 | 18.3 |