2017 Southeastern Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia | 3 | 27 | 29 | 7 | 63 | 21.0 |
| 2 | Texas A&M | 1 | 6 | 24 | 2 | 32 | 32.0 |
| 2 | Auburn | 2 | 17 | 24 | 5 | 46 | 23.0 |
| 4 | Alabama | 2 | 19 | 13 | 4 | 36 | 18.0 |
| 5 | Kentucky | 1 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 6 | LSU | 1 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 7 | Missouri | 1 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 7 | South Carolina | 1 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 13 | 13.0 |
| 9 | Mississippi State | 1 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 23 | 23.0 |