2018 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/07/2019
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Alabama | 3 | 25 | 12 | 8 | 45 | 15.0 |
| 2 | Appalachian State | 3 | 25 | 19 | 4 | 48 | 16.0 |
| 3 | Georgia Southern | 4 | 31 | 32 | 9 | 72 | 18.0 |
| 4 | Texas State | 4 | 38 | 34 | 8 | 80 | 20.0 |
| 5 | Arkansas State | 3 | 29 | 23 | 9 | 61 | 20.3 |
| 6 | Troy | 3 | 20 | 38 | 4 | 62 | 20.7 |
| 6 | Georgia State | 3 | 29 | 29 | 4 | 62 | 20.7 |
| 8 | Coastal Carolina | 3 | 26 | 36 | 3 | 65 | 21.7 |
| 9 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 4 | 38 | 47 | 11 | 96 | 24.0 |
| 10 | Louisiana-Monroe | 3 | 32 | 34 | 8 | 74 | 24.7 |