2015 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Non-Winning Record Only through 01/11/2016
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Southern | 7 | 40 | 60 | 11 | 111 | 15.9 |
| 2 | Appalachian State | 8 | 57 | 77 | 7 | 141 | 17.6 |
| 3 | Arkansas State | 8 | 50 | 73 | 21 | 144 | 18.0 |
| 4 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 7 | 54 | 75 | 12 | 141 | 20.1 |
| 5 | Idaho | 5 | 44 | 53 | 6 | 103 | 20.6 |
| 6 | Troy | 6 | 54 | 62 | 9 | 125 | 20.8 |
| 7 | Louisiana-Monroe | 7 | 75 | 69 | 10 | 154 | 22.0 |
| 8 | South Alabama | 6 | 50 | 72 | 11 | 133 | 22.2 |
| 9 | Texas State | 6 | 61 | 64 | 10 | 135 | 22.5 |
| 9 | Georgia State | 8 | 79 | 85 | 16 | 180 | 22.5 |
| 11 | New Mexico State | 7 | 59 | 90 | 15 | 164 | 23.4 |