2021 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appalachian State | 9 | 60 | 76 | 13 | 149 | 16.6 |
| 2 | Coastal Carolina | 8 | 49 | 76 | 12 | 137 | 17.1 |
| 3 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 9 | 69 | 77 | 19 | 165 | 18.3 |
| 4 | South Alabama | 8 | 70 | 65 | 13 | 148 | 18.5 |
| 5 | Troy | 8 | 74 | 69 | 17 | 160 | 20.0 |
| 6 | Georgia Southern | 8 | 64 | 89 | 17 | 170 | 21.3 |
| 7 | Georgia State | 8 | 72 | 84 | 19 | 175 | 21.9 |
| 7 | Arkansas State | 8 | 103 | 63 | 9 | 175 | 21.9 |
| 9 | Louisiana-Monroe | 8 | 78 | 103 | 7 | 188 | 23.5 |
| 10 | Texas State | 8 | 92 | 92 | 11 | 195 | 24.4 |