2018 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/07/2019
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Southern | 1 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 14.0 |
| 2 | Arkansas State | 1 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 15.0 |
| 3 | Troy | 1 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 3 | Appalachian State | 2 | 17 | 21 | 2 | 40 | 20.0 |
| 5 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 2 | 27 | 12 | 2 | 41 | 20.5 |