2026 Conference USA Leaders First Downs - Games vs. FBS non-Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 11/04/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FIU | 7 | 40 | 78 | 10 | 128 | 18.3 |
| 2 | Delaware | 5 | 34 | 70 | 7 | 111 | 22.2 |
| 3 | Jacksonville State | 7 | 66 | 63 | 18 | 147 | 21.0 |
| 3 | Middle Tennessee State | 6 | 53 | 63 | 9 | 125 | 20.8 |
| 5 | Liberty | 7 | 82 | 57 | 17 | 156 | 22.3 |
| 6 | Kennesaw State | 6 | 39 | 56 | 15 | 110 | 18.3 |
| 7 | Sam Houston State | 6 | 26 | 52 | 14 | 92 | 15.3 |
| 8 | Missouri State | 5 | 38 | 51 | 16 | 105 | 21.0 |
| 9 | Western Kentucky | 5 | 42 | 50 | 11 | 103 | 20.6 |
| 10 | New Mexico State | 6 | 48 | 47 | 11 | 106 | 17.7 |