2019 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/13/2020
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Alabama | 2 | 22 | 15 | 2 | 39 | 19.5 |
| 2 | Coastal Carolina | 1 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 3 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 2 | 28 | 12 | 1 | 41 | 20.5 |
| 4 | Georgia Southern | 3 | 25 | 38 | 4 | 67 | 22.3 |
| 5 | Texas State | 1 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 6 | Georgia State | 1 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 7 | Louisiana-Monroe | 2 | 26 | 20 | 6 | 52 | 26.0 |
| 8 | Troy | 1 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 27 | 27.0 |
| 8 | Arkansas State | 1 | 9 | 18 | 0 | 27 | 27.0 |