2026 Conference USA Leaders First Downs - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 10/14/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kennesaw State | 1 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 1 | New Mexico State | 1 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 3 | Delaware | 2 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 30 | 15.0 |
| 4 | Western Kentucky | 2 | 10 | 15 | 2 | 27 | 13.5 |
| 5 | Sam Houston State | 1 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 11.0 |
| 6 | Missouri State | 2 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 18 | 9.0 |
| 7 | Middle Tennessee State | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 7.0 |