2026 Conference USA Leaders First Downs - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 09/19/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Kentucky | 2 | 10 | 15 | 2 | 27 | 13.5 |
| 2 | New Mexico State | 1 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 3 | Kennesaw State | 1 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 4 | Delaware | 1 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 5 | Missouri State | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4.0 |