2026 Sun Belt Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in October Only through 10/03/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana | 1 | 15 | 10 | 1 | 26 | 26.0 |
| 2 | South Alabama | 1 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 2 | Louisiana Tech | 1 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 2 | Coastal Carolina | 1 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 5 | James Madison | 1 | 9 | 14 | 2 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 5 | Georgia State | 1 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 7 | Marshall | 1 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 7 | Georgia Southern | 1 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 9 | Louisiana-Monroe | 1 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 10 | Arkansas State | 1 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 16.0 |
| 10 | Old Dominion | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 11.0 |