2021 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 4 | 20 | 31 | 11 | 62 | 15.5 |
| 2 | Coastal Carolina | 4 | 24 | 38 | 4 | 66 | 16.5 |
| 3 | South Alabama | 5 | 41 | 39 | 9 | 89 | 17.8 |
| 4 | Troy | 4 | 25 | 43 | 6 | 74 | 18.5 |
| 5 | Appalachian State | 4 | 32 | 40 | 6 | 78 | 19.5 |
| 6 | Texas State | 4 | 50 | 37 | 6 | 93 | 23.3 |
| 6 | Arkansas State | 4 | 56 | 33 | 4 | 93 | 23.3 |
| 8 | Georgia State | 4 | 41 | 43 | 10 | 94 | 23.5 |
| 9 | Georgia Southern | 4 | 35 | 53 | 8 | 96 | 24.0 |
| 10 | Louisiana-Monroe | 5 | 64 | 63 | 7 | 134 | 26.8 |