2023 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Houston State | 4 | 42 | 30 | 5 | 77 | 19.3 |
| 2 | Western Kentucky | 5 | 57 | 54 | 7 | 118 | 23.6 |
| 3 | New Mexico State | 5 | 44 | 51 | 9 | 104 | 20.8 |
| 4 | Liberty | 4 | 29 | 29 | 10 | 68 | 17.0 |
| 4 | Middle Tennessee | 5 | 38 | 53 | 10 | 101 | 20.2 |
| 6 | Florida International | 5 | 57 | 55 | 11 | 123 | 24.6 |
| 7 | Jacksonville State | 5 | 31 | 45 | 12 | 88 | 17.6 |
| 8 | UTEP | 6 | 53 | 44 | 17 | 114 | 19.0 |
| 8 | Louisiana Tech | 6 | 66 | 38 | 17 | 121 | 20.2 |