2026 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Unranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 10/03/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana | 4 | 12 | 33 | 4 | 49 | 12.3 |
| 2 | Louisiana Tech | 3 | 29 | 17 | 8 | 54 | 18.0 |
| 3 | Troy | 3 | 18 | 27 | 12 | 57 | 19.0 |
| 4 | Georgia Southern | 4 | 28 | 28 | 13 | 69 | 17.3 |
| 5 | Appalachian State | 4 | 29 | 39 | 7 | 75 | 18.8 |
| 6 | Georgia State | 5 | 34 | 39 | 6 | 79 | 15.8 |
| 7 | Southern Miss | 4 | 46 | 33 | 7 | 86 | 21.5 |
| 7 | Louisiana-Monroe | 4 | 46 | 39 | 1 | 86 | 21.5 |
| 9 | James Madison | 5 | 28 | 49 | 10 | 87 | 17.4 |
| 10 | South Alabama | 5 | 36 | 50 | 7 | 93 | 18.6 |
| 10 | Coastal Carolina | 5 | 42 | 43 | 8 | 93 | 18.6 |
| 12 | Old Dominion | 5 | 36 | 47 | 16 | 99 | 19.8 |
| 13 | Arkansas State | 5 | 57 | 40 | 6 | 103 | 20.6 |
| 14 | Marshall | 5 | 37 | 69 | 9 | 115 | 23.0 |