2022 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Winning Record Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UTEP | 4 | 27 | 38 | 6 | 71 | 17.8 |
| 2 | Florida International | 4 | 32 | 55 | 8 | 95 | 23.8 |
| 3 | Western Kentucky | 5 | 36 | 65 | 15 | 116 | 23.2 |
| 4 | UAB | 5 | 55 | 55 | 8 | 118 | 23.6 |
| 5 | Louisiana Tech | 5 | 60 | 50 | 12 | 122 | 24.4 |
| 6 | Charlotte | 5 | 52 | 62 | 9 | 123 | 24.6 |
| 7 | Middle Tennessee | 5 | 48 | 68 | 8 | 124 | 24.8 |
| 8 | Rice | 6 | 57 | 57 | 13 | 127 | 21.2 |
| 9 | UTSA | 6 | 42 | 72 | 15 | 129 | 21.5 |
| 10 | Florida Atlantic | 6 | 55 | 86 | 15 | 156 | 26.0 |
| 11 | North Texas | 7 | 87 | 83 | 6 | 176 | 25.1 |