2026 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 11/14/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana-Monroe | 4 | 35 | 26 | 5 | 66 | 16.5 |
| 2 | Georgia Southern | 4 | 24 | 32 | 15 | 71 | 17.8 |
| 3 | Louisiana Tech | 5 | 37 | 46 | 13 | 96 | 19.2 |
| 4 | Louisiana | 4 | 35 | 41 | 4 | 80 | 20.0 |
| 4 | Marshall | 4 | 36 | 38 | 6 | 80 | 20.0 |
| 6 | Old Dominion | 5 | 42 | 48 | 11 | 101 | 20.2 |
| 7 | Appalachian State | 4 | 29 | 46 | 6 | 81 | 20.3 |
| 7 | Georgia State | 4 | 33 | 40 | 8 | 81 | 20.3 |
| 7 | Arkansas State | 4 | 42 | 31 | 8 | 81 | 20.3 |
| 10 | James Madison | 5 | 29 | 61 | 16 | 106 | 21.2 |
| 11 | Troy | 4 | 37 | 38 | 10 | 85 | 21.3 |
| 12 | South Alabama | 4 | 25 | 53 | 10 | 88 | 22.0 |
| 13 | Coastal Carolina | 4 | 41 | 44 | 5 | 90 | 22.5 |
| 14 | Southern Miss | 4 | 46 | 44 | 10 | 100 | 25.0 |