2015 Sun Belt Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/11/2016
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia State | 1 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 2 | Texas State | 2 | 10 | 26 | 2 | 38 | 19.0 |
| 2 | Troy | 1 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 4 | New Mexico State | 2 | 14 | 11 | 1 | 26 | 13.0 |
| 5 | Appalachian State | 1 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 12.0 |
| 6 | Louisiana-Monroe | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 10.0 |