2015 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/11/2016
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana-Monroe | 1 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 1 | Troy | 1 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 3 | Appalachian State | 1 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 4 | Georgia State | 1 | 18 | 10 | 1 | 29 | 29.0 |
| 5 | New Mexico State | 2 | 24 | 34 | 1 | 59 | 29.5 |
| 5 | Texas State | 2 | 33 | 26 | 0 | 59 | 29.5 |