2023 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville State | 1 | 4 | 15 | 1 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 2 | New Mexico State | 1 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 12.0 |
| 3 | Liberty | 1 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 28 | 28.0 |
| 4 | Western Kentucky | 1 | 9 | 15 | 0 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 5 | Louisiana Tech | 1 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 6 | Florida International | 1 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 7 | Sam Houston State | 2 | 16 | 21 | 2 | 39 | 19.5 |
| 8 | UTEP | 2 | 22 | 18 | 3 | 43 | 21.5 |
| 9 | Middle Tennessee | 2 | 25 | 13 | 7 | 45 | 22.5 |