2023 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Non-Winning Record Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Kentucky | 6 | 39 | 56 | 9 | 104 | 17.3 |
| 2 | Jacksonville State | 8 | 42 | 85 | 16 | 143 | 17.9 |
| 3 | UTEP | 4 | 30 | 34 | 8 | 72 | 18.0 |
| 4 | Liberty | 8 | 49 | 80 | 20 | 149 | 18.6 |
| 5 | New Mexico State | 9 | 65 | 89 | 17 | 171 | 19.0 |
| 6 | Sam Houston State | 6 | 47 | 64 | 4 | 115 | 19.2 |
| 6 | Louisiana Tech | 6 | 60 | 40 | 15 | 115 | 19.2 |
| 8 | Middle Tennessee | 5 | 21 | 70 | 10 | 101 | 20.2 |
| 9 | Florida International | 7 | 70 | 81 | 9 | 160 | 22.9 |