2026 National Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 08/29/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 10.0 |
| 2 | Eastern Michigan | 1 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 13.0 |
| 3 | NC State | 1 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 4 | Sacramento State | 1 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 21 | 21.0 |