2026 Sun Belt Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Non-Winning Record Only through 09/12/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Alabama | 1 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 2 | Georgia State | 1 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 2 | Appalachian State | 1 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 4 | Georgia Southern | 1 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 14.0 |
| 5 | Troy | 1 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 6 | Marshall | 1 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 6 | James Madison | 1 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 15.0 |
| 8 | Louisiana-Monroe | 1 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 19.0 |