2023 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games on the Road/Neutral Site Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UTEP | 6 | 53 | 53 | 10 | 116 | 19.3 |
| 2 | Liberty | 6 | 36 | 68 | 14 | 118 | 19.7 |
| 3 | Florida International | 6 | 57 | 73 | 7 | 137 | 22.8 |
| 4 | Sam Houston State | 7 | 64 | 68 | 6 | 138 | 19.7 |
| 5 | Jacksonville State | 7 | 40 | 85 | 14 | 139 | 19.9 |
| 6 | Louisiana Tech | 6 | 77 | 44 | 19 | 140 | 23.3 |
| 7 | Western Kentucky | 7 | 65 | 71 | 5 | 141 | 20.1 |
| 7 | Middle Tennessee | 6 | 70 | 59 | 12 | 141 | 23.5 |
| 9 | New Mexico State | 9 | 89 | 100 | 19 | 208 | 23.1 |