2015 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/11/2016
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico State | 1 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 13.0 |
| 2 | Georgia State | 2 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 34 | 17.0 |
| 3 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 1 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 3 | Louisiana-Monroe | 1 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 3 | Appalachian State | 2 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 36 | 18.0 |
| 6 | Georgia Southern | 2 | 11 | 24 | 3 | 38 | 19.0 |
| 7 | South Alabama | 1 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 8 | Troy | 1 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 9 | Texas State | 1 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 10 | Arkansas State | 2 | 18 | 25 | 4 | 47 | 23.5 |