2026 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS non-Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 09/12/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Alabama | 1 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 13.0 |
| 2 | Georgia State | 1 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 3 | James Madison | 1 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 4 | Troy | 1 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 4 | Marshall | 1 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 4 | Appalachian State | 1 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 7 | Louisiana-Monroe | 1 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 8 | Arkansas State | 1 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 24 | 24.0 |