2026 National Leaders First Downs - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 08/29/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico State | 1 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 2 | North Carolina | 1 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 3 | San Jose State | 1 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 3 | Hawaii | 1 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 5 | TCU | 1 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 6 | NC State | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 10.0 |
| 7 | Virginia | 1 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 19.0 |