2023 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - All Games through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Houston State | 12 | 104 | 109 | 10 | 223 | 18.6 |
| 2 | Western Kentucky | 13 | 133 | 127 | 16 | 276 | 21.2 |
| 3 | Florida International | 12 | 117 | 137 | 19 | 273 | 22.8 |
| 4 | Middle Tennessee | 12 | 97 | 134 | 23 | 254 | 21.2 |
| 5 | UTEP | 12 | 115 | 91 | 24 | 230 | 19.2 |
| 6 | Jacksonville State | 13 | 79 | 137 | 26 | 242 | 18.6 |
| 7 | Louisiana Tech | 12 | 133 | 87 | 29 | 249 | 20.8 |
| 7 | New Mexico State | 15 | 123 | 160 | 29 | 312 | 20.8 |
| 9 | Liberty | 14 | 105 | 148 | 31 | 284 | 20.3 |