2022 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UTSA | 3 | 18 | 37 | 3 | 58 | 19.3 |
| 2 | Middle Tennessee | 3 | 28 | 34 | 3 | 65 | 21.7 |
| 3 | Florida Atlantic | 4 | 38 | 32 | 6 | 76 | 19.0 |
| 4 | UTEP | 4 | 27 | 47 | 11 | 85 | 21.3 |
| 5 | UAB | 5 | 41 | 36 | 9 | 86 | 17.2 |
| 6 | Rice | 4 | 38 | 39 | 12 | 89 | 22.3 |
| 7 | Charlotte | 4 | 50 | 37 | 6 | 93 | 23.3 |
| 8 | North Texas | 4 | 42 | 54 | 5 | 101 | 25.3 |
| 8 | Louisiana Tech | 4 | 46 | 48 | 7 | 101 | 25.3 |
| 10 | Florida International | 5 | 38 | 52 | 12 | 102 | 20.4 |
| 11 | Western Kentucky | 5 | 41 | 61 | 11 | 113 | 22.6 |