2023 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UTEP | 8 | 79 | 54 | 12 | 145 | 18.1 |
| 2 | Louisiana Tech | 8 | 81 | 53 | 19 | 153 | 19.1 |
| 3 | Sam Houston State | 8 | 66 | 84 | 7 | 157 | 19.6 |
| 4 | Liberty | 9 | 64 | 93 | 21 | 178 | 19.8 |
| 5 | Western Kentucky | 8 | 74 | 81 | 11 | 166 | 20.8 |
| 6 | Jacksonville State | 8 | 54 | 94 | 19 | 167 | 20.9 |
| 7 | Middle Tennessee | 8 | 65 | 97 | 13 | 175 | 21.9 |
| 8 | Florida International | 8 | 70 | 96 | 10 | 176 | 22.0 |
| 9 | New Mexico State | 9 | 85 | 96 | 18 | 199 | 22.1 |