2015 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/11/2016
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appalachian State | 3 | 12 | 23 | 3 | 38 | 12.7 |
| 2 | Louisiana-Monroe | 3 | 27 | 19 | 5 | 51 | 17.0 |
| 3 | Georgia Southern | 4 | 36 | 37 | 2 | 75 | 18.8 |
| 4 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 3 | 32 | 20 | 9 | 61 | 20.3 |
| 5 | Arkansas State | 4 | 37 | 39 | 10 | 86 | 21.5 |
| 6 | South Alabama | 4 | 45 | 40 | 3 | 88 | 22.0 |
| 7 | Troy | 3 | 40 | 25 | 4 | 69 | 23.0 |
| 8 | Idaho | 4 | 53 | 41 | 4 | 98 | 24.5 |
| 9 | Georgia State | 3 | 35 | 39 | 5 | 79 | 26.3 |
| 10 | Texas State | 4 | 46 | 54 | 6 | 106 | 26.5 |
| 11 | New Mexico State | 3 | 30 | 47 | 6 | 83 | 27.7 |