2023 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in November Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UTEP | 3 | 35 | 16 | 3 | 54 | 18.0 |
| 2 | Louisiana Tech | 3 | 47 | 25 | 7 | 79 | 26.3 |
| 3 | New Mexico State | 4 | 30 | 32 | 10 | 72 | 18.0 |
| 4 | Florida International | 3 | 23 | 38 | 3 | 64 | 21.3 |
| 5 | Western Kentucky | 4 | 29 | 40 | 4 | 73 | 18.3 |
| 5 | Liberty | 4 | 26 | 40 | 8 | 74 | 18.5 |
| 5 | Jacksonville State | 3 | 19 | 40 | 6 | 65 | 21.7 |
| 8 | Sam Houston State | 4 | 25 | 41 | 2 | 68 | 17.0 |
| 9 | Middle Tennessee | 4 | 24 | 48 | 6 | 78 | 19.5 |