2023 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana Tech | 3 | 20 | 24 | 5 | 49 | 16.3 |
| 2 | Western Kentucky | 3 | 39 | 30 | 4 | 73 | 24.3 |
| 3 | UTEP | 3 | 27 | 31 | 4 | 62 | 20.7 |
| 4 | Middle Tennessee | 3 | 35 | 33 | 7 | 75 | 25.0 |
| 5 | Sam Houston State | 4 | 37 | 38 | 3 | 78 | 19.5 |
| 6 | Florida International | 4 | 37 | 44 | 5 | 86 | 21.5 |
| 7 | Jacksonville State | 4 | 23 | 45 | 7 | 75 | 18.8 |
| 8 | New Mexico State | 4 | 26 | 46 | 6 | 78 | 19.5 |
| 9 | Liberty | 4 | 30 | 47 | 9 | 86 | 21.5 |