2014 Sun Belt Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/12/2015
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | 4 | 23 | 54 | 12 | 89 | 22.3 |
| 2 | Appalachian State | 4 | 35 | 45 | 10 | 90 | 22.5 |
| 3 | Georgia State | 4 | 32 | 58 | 9 | 99 | 24.8 |
| 4 | Louisiana-Monroe | 4 | 25 | 43 | 7 | 75 | 18.8 |
| 5 | New Mexico State | 5 | 48 | 54 | 6 | 108 | 21.6 |
| 5 | Arkansas State | 4 | 37 | 43 | 6 | 86 | 21.5 |
| 7 | Texas State | 4 | 52 | 52 | 5 | 109 | 27.3 |
| 7 | Georgia Southern | 5 | 75 | 28 | 5 | 108 | 21.6 |
| 7 | South Alabama | 4 | 37 | 39 | 5 | 81 | 20.3 |
| 7 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 4 | 38 | 37 | 5 | 80 | 20.0 |
| 11 | Troy | 5 | 35 | 42 | 3 | 80 | 16.0 |