2026 National Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games Lost Only through 08/29/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NC State | 1 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 2 | TCU | 1 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 2 | UNLV | 1 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 2 | Jacksonville State | 1 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 2 | New Mexico State | 1 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 6 | Sacramento State | 1 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 6 | Hawaii | 1 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 8 | San Jose State | 1 | 12 | 16 | 1 | 29 | 29.0 |