2022 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games Lost Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UTSA | 3 | 24 | 23 | 10 | 57 | 19.0 |
| 2 | UTEP | 7 | 59 | 71 | 13 | 143 | 20.4 |
| 3 | Rice | 8 | 73 | 77 | 15 | 165 | 20.6 |
| 4 | UAB | 6 | 61 | 57 | 7 | 125 | 20.8 |
| 5 | Charlotte | 9 | 97 | 104 | 18 | 219 | 24.3 |
| 6 | Florida Atlantic | 7 | 61 | 95 | 15 | 171 | 24.4 |
| 6 | Louisiana Tech | 9 | 110 | 92 | 18 | 220 | 24.4 |
| 8 | Western Kentucky | 5 | 49 | 69 | 8 | 126 | 25.2 |
| 9 | Middle Tennessee | 5 | 51 | 68 | 8 | 127 | 25.4 |
| 9 | Florida International | 8 | 92 | 94 | 17 | 203 | 25.4 |
| 11 | North Texas | 7 | 95 | 80 | 6 | 181 | 25.9 |