2017 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marshall | 8 | 53 | 75 | 13 | 141 | 17.6 |
| 2 | UTSA | 8 | 57 | 62 | 6 | 125 | 15.6 |
| 3 | Florida Atlantic | 9 | 60 | 129 | 18 | 207 | 23.0 |
| 4 | UAB | 8 | 63 | 68 | 18 | 149 | 18.6 |
| 5 | Southern Mississippi | 8 | 64 | 73 | 19 | 156 | 19.5 |
| 6 | Middle Tennessee | 8 | 69 | 68 | 16 | 153 | 19.1 |
| 7 | Western Kentucky | 8 | 72 | 71 | 9 | 152 | 19.0 |
| 8 | Florida International | 8 | 74 | 94 | 18 | 186 | 23.3 |
| 9 | Rice | 8 | 78 | 84 | 6 | 168 | 21.0 |
| 10 | North Texas | 9 | 84 | 82 | 14 | 180 | 20.0 |
| 10 | Old Dominion | 8 | 84 | 84 | 9 | 177 | 22.1 |
| 12 | Louisiana Tech | 8 | 89 | 73 | 10 | 172 | 21.5 |
| 12 | Charlotte | 8 | 89 | 91 | 14 | 194 | 24.3 |
| 14 | UTEP | 8 | 95 | 68 | 15 | 178 | 22.3 |