2016 Conference USA Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marshall | 2 | 19 | 9 | 6 | 34 | 17.0 |
| 2 | Charlotte | 2 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 37 | 18.5 |
| 3 | Rice | 1 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 4 | Southern Mississippi | 1 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 16.0 |
| 5 | Western Kentucky | 1 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 12.0 |
| 5 | North Texas | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8.0 |