2018 Sun Belt Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/07/2019
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 4 | 48 | 45 | 5 | 98 | 24.5 |
| 2 | Georgia State | 3 | 30 | 30 | 9 | 69 | 23.0 |
| 3 | Louisiana-Monroe | 3 | 33 | 29 | 6 | 68 | 22.7 |
| 3 | Arkansas State | 3 | 31 | 30 | 7 | 68 | 22.7 |
| 5 | Coastal Carolina | 3 | 36 | 23 | 4 | 63 | 21.0 |
| 6 | South Alabama | 3 | 28 | 28 | 5 | 61 | 20.3 |
| 7 | Georgia Southern | 4 | 55 | 10 | 6 | 71 | 17.8 |
| 8 | Texas State | 4 | 29 | 31 | 10 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 9 | Troy | 3 | 26 | 19 | 6 | 51 | 17.0 |
| 10 | Appalachian State | 3 | 26 | 18 | 6 | 50 | 16.7 |