2023 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games at Home Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Houston State | 5 | 40 | 41 | 4 | 85 | 17.0 |
| 2 | Jacksonville State | 6 | 39 | 52 | 12 | 103 | 17.2 |
| 3 | New Mexico State | 6 | 34 | 60 | 10 | 104 | 17.3 |
| 4 | Louisiana Tech | 6 | 56 | 43 | 10 | 109 | 18.2 |
| 5 | Middle Tennessee | 6 | 27 | 75 | 11 | 113 | 18.8 |
| 6 | UTEP | 6 | 62 | 38 | 14 | 114 | 19.0 |
| 7 | Liberty | 8 | 69 | 80 | 17 | 166 | 20.8 |
| 8 | Western Kentucky | 6 | 68 | 56 | 11 | 135 | 22.5 |
| 9 | Florida International | 6 | 60 | 64 | 12 | 136 | 22.7 |