2014 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/12/2015
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UTEP | 1 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 16.0 |
| 2 | Florida International | 2 | 12 | 19 | 3 | 34 | 17.0 |
| 3 | Louisiana Tech | 2 | 18 | 25 | 0 | 43 | 21.5 |
| 4 | UTSA | 1 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 5 | Florida Atlantic | 2 | 19 | 26 | 2 | 47 | 23.5 |
| 6 | UAB | 2 | 27 | 21 | 2 | 50 | 25.0 |
| 7 | Middle Tennessee | 2 | 23 | 26 | 5 | 54 | 27.0 |
| 8 | Old Dominion | 1 | 15 | 13 | 0 | 28 | 28.0 |
| 9 | Southern Mississippi | 3 | 38 | 44 | 3 | 85 | 28.3 |
| 10 | Rice | 1 | 13 | 17 | 0 | 30 | 30.0 |
| 11 | Western Kentucky | 1 | 17 | 19 | 1 | 37 | 37.0 |