2023 Conference USA Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville State | 5 | 72 | 40 | 11 | 123 | 24.6 |
| 2 | Western Kentucky | 5 | 29 | 66 | 13 | 108 | 21.6 |
| 3 | Liberty | 5 | 55 | 42 | 9 | 106 | 21.2 |
| 4 | UTEP | 4 | 32 | 34 | 11 | 77 | 19.3 |
| 5 | New Mexico State | 6 | 57 | 48 | 10 | 115 | 19.2 |
| 6 | Middle Tennessee | 4 | 27 | 43 | 5 | 75 | 18.8 |
| 7 | Louisiana Tech | 4 | 27 | 33 | 11 | 71 | 17.8 |
| 8 | Florida International | 4 | 20 | 41 | 3 | 64 | 16.0 |
| 9 | Sam Houston State | 4 | 21 | 22 | 8 | 51 | 12.8 |