2021 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troy | 4 | 30 | 31 | 5 | 66 | 16.5 |
| 2 | South Alabama | 4 | 26 | 38 | 6 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 3 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 5 | 40 | 47 | 5 | 92 | 18.4 |
| 4 | Coastal Carolina | 5 | 57 | 32 | 5 | 94 | 18.8 |
| 5 | Louisiana-Monroe | 4 | 27 | 48 | 4 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 6 | Appalachian State | 5 | 40 | 56 | 10 | 106 | 21.2 |
| 7 | Georgia State | 5 | 43 | 55 | 11 | 109 | 21.8 |
| 8 | Arkansas State | 4 | 36 | 51 | 8 | 95 | 23.8 |
| 9 | Georgia Southern | 4 | 40 | 51 | 8 | 99 | 24.8 |
| 10 | Texas State | 4 | 40 | 54 | 9 | 103 | 25.8 |