2023 Conference USA Leaders 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 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 2 | New Mexico State | 1 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 3 | UTEP | 2 | 9 | 20 | 2 | 31 | 15.5 |
| 3 | Middle Tennessee | 2 | 10 | 17 | 2 | 29 | 14.5 |
| 3 | Sam Houston State | 2 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 18 | 9.0 |
| 6 | Louisiana Tech | 1 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 6 | Liberty | 1 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 15.0 |
| 6 | Western Kentucky | 1 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 15.0 |
| 6 | Florida International | 1 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 14 | 14.0 |