2020 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/11/2021
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Southern | 2 | 11 | 23 | 1 | 35 | 17.5 |
| 1 | Georgia State | 1 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 3 | Louisiana-Monroe | 3 | 43 | 20 | 2 | 65 | 21.7 |
| 4 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 3 | 36 | 25 | 4 | 65 | 21.7 |
| 4 | Troy | 2 | 17 | 26 | 4 | 47 | 23.5 |
| 4 | Arkansas State | 2 | 19 | 27 | 4 | 50 | 25.0 |
| 7 | South Alabama | 3 | 25 | 34 | 5 | 64 | 21.3 |
| 7 | Coastal Carolina | 2 | 23 | 17 | 5 | 45 | 22.5 |
| 9 | Appalachian State | 3 | 26 | 20 | 7 | 53 | 17.7 |
| 10 | Texas State | 4 | 37 | 51 | 10 | 98 | 24.5 |