2023 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Houston State | 1 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 2 | Florida International | 1 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 3 | Jacksonville State | 1 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 4 | Liberty | 1 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 28 | 28.0 |
| 5 | UTEP | 2 | 33 | 14 | 3 | 50 | 25.0 |
| 6 | Western Kentucky | 2 | 26 | 22 | 3 | 51 | 25.5 |
| 7 | Louisiana Tech | 2 | 26 | 21 | 8 | 55 | 27.5 |
| 8 | New Mexico State | 2 | 34 | 23 | 4 | 61 | 30.5 |
| 9 | Middle Tennessee | 3 | 49 | 20 | 9 | 78 | 26.0 |