2026 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 10/03/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana | 4 | 18 | 35 | 5 | 58 | 14.5 |
| 2 | James Madison | 4 | 22 | 33 | 9 | 64 | 16.0 |
| 3 | Georgia State | 4 | 30 | 34 | 4 | 68 | 17.0 |
| 4 | Troy | 4 | 25 | 31 | 14 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 5 | South Alabama | 4 | 31 | 35 | 6 | 72 | 18.0 |
| 6 | Louisiana Tech | 3 | 24 | 26 | 5 | 55 | 18.3 |
| 7 | Appalachian State | 4 | 29 | 39 | 7 | 75 | 18.8 |
| 7 | Coastal Carolina | 4 | 36 | 33 | 6 | 75 | 18.8 |
| 9 | Old Dominion | 4 | 27 | 36 | 13 | 76 | 19.0 |
| 10 | Georgia Southern | 4 | 31 | 36 | 10 | 77 | 19.3 |
| 10 | Arkansas State | 4 | 42 | 30 | 5 | 77 | 19.3 |
| 12 | Southern Miss | 4 | 46 | 33 | 7 | 86 | 21.5 |
| 13 | Marshall | 4 | 28 | 55 | 7 | 90 | 22.5 |
| 14 | Louisiana-Monroe | 4 | 50 | 50 | 1 | 101 | 25.3 |