2023 Conference USA Leaders First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Houston State | 4 | 25 | 54 | 7 | 86 | 21.5 |
| 2 | Florida International | 4 | 24 | 41 | 4 | 69 | 17.3 |
| 3 | Louisiana Tech | 3 | 23 | 39 | 6 | 68 | 22.7 |
| 3 | Western Kentucky | 3 | 12 | 39 | 3 | 54 | 18.0 |
| 5 | Jacksonville State | 4 | 43 | 36 | 6 | 85 | 21.3 |
| 5 | New Mexico State | 4 | 41 | 36 | 4 | 81 | 20.3 |
| 7 | Middle Tennessee | 3 | 21 | 35 | 8 | 64 | 21.3 |
| 8 | Liberty | 4 | 63 | 32 | 9 | 104 | 26.0 |
| 9 | UTEP | 3 | 22 | 26 | 3 | 51 | 17.0 |