2020 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/11/2021
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marshall | 2 | 10 | 14 | 9 | 33 | 16.5 |
| 2 | Florida International | 1 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 31 | 31.0 |
| 3 | Louisiana Tech | 2 | 16 | 27 | 4 | 47 | 23.5 |
| 3 | Charlotte | 1 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 29 | 29.0 |
| 5 | UTEP | 4 | 19 | 39 | 5 | 63 | 15.8 |
| 6 | North Texas | 2 | 21 | 34 | 6 | 61 | 30.5 |
| 7 | UAB | 3 | 25 | 28 | 10 | 63 | 21.0 |
| 7 | UTSA | 3 | 25 | 37 | 6 | 68 | 22.7 |
| 9 | Western Kentucky | 2 | 30 | 18 | 1 | 49 | 24.5 |
| 10 | Middle Tennessee | 3 | 38 | 27 | 5 | 70 | 23.3 |
| 11 | Southern Mississippi | 3 | 42 | 31 | 3 | 76 | 25.3 |