2026 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - All Games through 10/03/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troy | 4 | 25 | 31 | 14 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 2 | Louisiana | 5 | 22 | 47 | 5 | 74 | 14.8 |
| 3 | Appalachian State | 4 | 29 | 39 | 7 | 75 | 18.8 |
| 4 | Georgia State | 5 | 34 | 39 | 6 | 79 | 15.8 |
| 5 | Louisiana Tech | 4 | 38 | 33 | 9 | 80 | 20.0 |
| 6 | Southern Miss | 4 | 46 | 33 | 7 | 86 | 21.5 |
| 7 | James Madison | 5 | 28 | 49 | 10 | 87 | 17.4 |
| 8 | South Alabama | 5 | 36 | 50 | 7 | 93 | 18.6 |
| 8 | Coastal Carolina | 5 | 42 | 43 | 8 | 93 | 18.6 |
| 10 | Georgia Southern | 5 | 41 | 42 | 14 | 97 | 19.4 |
| 11 | Old Dominion | 5 | 36 | 47 | 16 | 99 | 19.8 |
| 12 | Arkansas State | 5 | 57 | 40 | 6 | 103 | 20.6 |
| 13 | Marshall | 5 | 37 | 69 | 9 | 115 | 23.0 |
| 14 | Louisiana-Monroe | 5 | 60 | 60 | 1 | 121 | 24.2 |