2023 Sun Belt Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marshall | 1 | 6 | 15 | 1 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 2 | Louisiana-Monroe | 1 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 3 | South Alabama | 1 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 3 | Southern Mississippi | 1 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 5 | Old Dominion | 1 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 5 | Georgia State | 1 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 7 | Troy | 1 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 15 | 15.0 |
| 8 | Arkansas State | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 10.0 |