2020 Conference USA Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/11/2021
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UTSA | 2 | 17 | 22 | 5 | 44 | 22.0 |
| 2 | Western Kentucky | 2 | 17 | 15 | 4 | 36 | 18.0 |
| 3 | Louisiana Tech | 1 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 3 | Florida International | 1 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 16 | 16.0 |
| 3 | UAB | 2 | 13 | 16 | 2 | 31 | 15.5 |
| 3 | UTEP | 1 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 14.0 |
| 7 | Southern Mississippi | 1 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 19 | 19.0 |