2026 Conference USA Leaders First Downs - Games vs. FBS (I-A) Teams Only through 10/14/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FIU | 5 | 31 | 60 | 7 | 98 | 19.6 |
| 2 | Jacksonville State | 6 | 51 | 57 | 16 | 124 | 20.7 |
| 3 | Western Kentucky | 6 | 41 | 54 | 11 | 106 | 17.7 |
| 4 | New Mexico State | 5 | 32 | 52 | 8 | 92 | 18.4 |
| 4 | Middle Tennessee State | 5 | 30 | 52 | 8 | 90 | 18.0 |
| 4 | Delaware | 5 | 29 | 52 | 9 | 90 | 18.0 |
| 7 | Kennesaw State | 5 | 35 | 49 | 15 | 99 | 19.8 |
| 8 | Missouri State | 5 | 28 | 44 | 13 | 85 | 17.0 |
| 9 | Sam Houston State | 5 | 27 | 40 | 10 | 77 | 15.4 |
| 10 | Liberty | 5 | 60 | 38 | 13 | 111 | 22.2 |