2026 Sun Belt Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Winning Record Only through 10/03/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana-Monroe | 4 | 26 | 34 | 7 | 67 | 16.8 |
| 2 | Georgia Southern | 3 | 16 | 35 | 7 | 58 | 19.3 |
| 3 | South Alabama | 2 | 19 | 17 | 4 | 40 | 20.0 |
| 3 | James Madison | 2 | 16 | 19 | 5 | 40 | 20.0 |
| 3 | Coastal Carolina | 2 | 9 | 25 | 6 | 40 | 20.0 |
| 6 | Louisiana | 2 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 38 | 19.0 |
| 6 | Arkansas State | 2 | 11 | 25 | 2 | 38 | 19.0 |
| 8 | Old Dominion | 3 | 11 | 20 | 5 | 36 | 12.0 |
| 9 | Marshall | 2 | 8 | 22 | 4 | 34 | 17.0 |
| 10 | Louisiana Tech | 2 | 10 | 16 | 7 | 33 | 16.5 |
| 11 | Georgia State | 1 | 6 | 16 | 3 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 12 | Troy | 1 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 12 | Appalachian State | 1 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 14 | Southern Miss | 1 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 12.0 |