2026 Sun Belt Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 09/12/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coastal Carolina | 1 | 3 | 15 | 4 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 2 | Louisiana | 1 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 3 | Louisiana-Monroe | 1 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 14.0 |
| 3 | Georgia Southern | 1 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 14.0 |
| 5 | Southern Miss | 1 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 12.0 |
| 6 | Old Dominion | 1 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 11.0 |
| 6 | Marshall | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 11.0 |
| 8 | Louisiana Tech | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8.0 |