2023 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Unranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle Tennessee | 9 | 48 | 114 | 14 | 176 | 19.6 |
| 2 | UTEP | 10 | 82 | 77 | 21 | 180 | 18.0 |
| 3 | Louisiana Tech | 10 | 107 | 66 | 21 | 194 | 19.4 |
| 4 | Sam Houston State | 11 | 95 | 100 | 9 | 204 | 18.5 |
| 5 | Jacksonville State | 12 | 66 | 128 | 23 | 217 | 18.1 |
| 6 | Western Kentucky | 11 | 107 | 105 | 13 | 225 | 20.5 |
| 7 | New Mexico State | 13 | 89 | 137 | 25 | 251 | 19.3 |
| 7 | Florida International | 11 | 100 | 132 | 19 | 251 | 22.8 |
| 9 | Liberty | 13 | 97 | 130 | 29 | 256 | 19.7 |