2026 Sun Belt Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 10/03/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marshall | 4 | 34 | 36 | 12 | 82 | 20.5 |
| 2 | Troy | 4 | 38 | 32 | 11 | 81 | 20.3 |
| 3 | Southern Miss | 4 | 33 | 42 | 9 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 3 | Louisiana Tech | 3 | 20 | 27 | 9 | 56 | 18.7 |
| 5 | Appalachian State | 4 | 30 | 57 | 8 | 95 | 23.8 |
| 5 | South Alabama | 4 | 45 | 39 | 8 | 92 | 23.0 |
| 5 | Louisiana | 4 | 41 | 36 | 8 | 85 | 21.3 |
| 5 | Coastal Carolina | 4 | 31 | 45 | 8 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 5 | Georgia Southern | 4 | 24 | 52 | 8 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 5 | James Madison | 4 | 35 | 40 | 8 | 83 | 20.8 |
| 11 | Georgia State | 4 | 38 | 48 | 7 | 93 | 23.3 |
| 11 | Louisiana-Monroe | 4 | 33 | 33 | 7 | 73 | 18.3 |
| 13 | Arkansas State | 4 | 35 | 35 | 6 | 76 | 19.0 |
| 13 | Old Dominion | 4 | 26 | 23 | 6 | 55 | 13.8 |