2021 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Alabama | 3 | 11 | 26 | 5 | 42 | 14.0 |
| 2 | Troy | 4 | 30 | 24 | 8 | 62 | 15.5 |
| 3 | Coastal Carolina | 4 | 39 | 23 | 3 | 65 | 16.3 |
| 4 | Louisiana-Monroe | 3 | 12 | 42 | 4 | 58 | 19.3 |
| 5 | Appalachian State | 4 | 29 | 42 | 8 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 6 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 4 | 37 | 43 | 5 | 85 | 21.3 |
| 7 | Georgia State | 4 | 39 | 41 | 7 | 87 | 21.8 |
| 8 | Georgia Southern | 4 | 34 | 50 | 8 | 92 | 23.0 |
| 9 | Arkansas State | 4 | 36 | 51 | 8 | 95 | 23.8 |
| 10 | Texas State | 4 | 40 | 54 | 9 | 103 | 25.8 |