2012 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - All Games through 01/07/2013
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Kentucky | 13 | 103 | 123 | 29 | 255 | 19.6 |
| 2 | Florida Atlantic | 12 | 117 | 98 | 21 | 236 | 19.7 |
| 3 | South Alabama | 13 | 106 | 122 | 33 | 261 | 20.1 |
| 4 | Florida International | 12 | 95 | 130 | 18 | 243 | 20.3 |
| 5 | Arkansas State | 13 | 112 | 135 | 19 | 266 | 20.5 |
| 6 | North Texas | 12 | 102 | 123 | 24 | 249 | 20.8 |
| 7 | Troy | 12 | 110 | 126 | 21 | 257 | 21.4 |
| 8 | Louisiana-Monroe | 13 | 116 | 144 | 19 | 279 | 21.5 |
| 9 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 13 | 111 | 151 | 25 | 287 | 22.1 |
| 10 | Middle Tennessee | 12 | 129 | 140 | 11 | 280 | 23.3 |