2022 Sun Belt Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 2 | 26 | 11 | 2 | 39 | 19.5 |
| 2 | Marshall | 2 | 23 | 10 | 3 | 36 | 18.0 |
| 3 | Louisiana-Monroe | 3 | 16 | 19 | 7 | 42 | 14.0 |
| 4 | Appalachian State | 1 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 5 | South Alabama | 2 | 9 | 26 | 2 | 37 | 18.5 |
| 6 | Southern Mississippi | 2 | 8 | 18 | 1 | 27 | 13.5 |
| 7 | Coastal Carolina | 1 | 7 | 18 | 2 | 27 | 27.0 |
| 7 | Georgia State | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 14.0 |
| 9 | Arkansas State | 2 | 6 | 20 | 2 | 28 | 14.0 |
| 10 | Texas State | 1 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 13.0 |