2015 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/11/2016
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marshall | 1 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 15.0 |
| 1 | Louisiana Tech | 1 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 3 | Middle Tennessee | 1 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 4 | Western Kentucky | 2 | 22 | 19 | 1 | 42 | 21.0 |
| 5 | Southern Mississippi | 2 | 20 | 28 | 3 | 51 | 25.5 |