2026 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 09/12/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana-Monroe | 1 | 14 | 21 | 0 | 35 | 35.0 |
| 2 | Coastal Carolina | 1 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 2 | Marshall | 1 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 2 | Louisiana | 1 | 10 | 14 | 1 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 2 | Louisiana Tech | 1 | 9 | 16 | 1 | 26 | 26.0 |
| 6 | Southern Miss | 1 | 18 | 11 | 2 | 31 | 31.0 |
| 7 | Old Dominion | 1 | 8 | 15 | 3 | 26 | 26.0 |
| 8 | Georgia Southern | 1 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 22 | 22.0 |