2018 Conference USA Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/07/2019
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida Atlantic | 2 | 25 | 16 | 4 | 45 | 22.5 |
| 2 | Louisiana Tech | 1 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 2 | Middle Tennessee | 2 | 20 | 18 | 2 | 40 | 20.0 |
| 2 | North Texas | 1 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 5 | Rice | 1 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 15.0 |
| 6 | UAB | 1 | 9 | 16 | 0 | 25 | 25.0 |