2026 Conference USA Leaders First Downs - Games in October Only through 10/13/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville State | 2 | 13 | 24 | 9 | 46 | 23.0 |
| 2 | Liberty | 2 | 31 | 10 | 4 | 45 | 22.5 |
| 3 | Western Kentucky | 2 | 14 | 23 | 2 | 39 | 19.5 |
| 4 | Delaware | 2 | 12 | 24 | 2 | 38 | 19.0 |
| 5 | FIU | 2 | 15 | 19 | 2 | 36 | 18.0 |
| 6 | New Mexico State | 2 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 29 | 14.5 |
| 6 | Middle Tennessee State | 2 | 8 | 16 | 5 | 29 | 14.5 |
| 8 | Kennesaw State | 1 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 9 | Missouri State | 1 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 10 | Sam Houston State | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 13.0 |