2023 Conference USA Leaders First Downs - Games vs. FBS non-Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Kentucky | 11 | 58 | 145 | 19 | 222 | 20.2 |
| 2 | New Mexico State | 13 | 123 | 118 | 16 | 257 | 19.8 |
| 3 | Louisiana Tech | 10 | 67 | 115 | 23 | 205 | 20.5 |
| 4 | Liberty | 13 | 200 | 107 | 26 | 333 | 25.6 |
| 5 | Sam Houston State | 9 | 54 | 104 | 16 | 174 | 19.3 |
| 6 | Middle Tennessee | 9 | 65 | 96 | 22 | 183 | 20.3 |
| 7 | Florida International | 10 | 57 | 91 | 10 | 158 | 15.8 |
| 8 | Jacksonville State | 11 | 138 | 88 | 15 | 241 | 21.9 |
| 9 | UTEP | 9 | 62 | 77 | 24 | 163 | 18.1 |