Game
| Rank | Total Offensive Yards Per Play (Game) | Opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.67 | Nicholls (54 for 684 yards) | 2014 |
| 2 | 10.76 | Northwestern (La.) State (49 for 527 yards) | 1947 |
| 3 | 10.33 | Eastern Michigan (57 for 589 yards) | 2009 |
| 4 | 10.19 | at Mississippi State (66 for 673 yards) | 2024 |
| 5 | 9.99 | Pittsburg (Kan.) State (86 for 859 yards) | 1936 |
| 6 | 9.98 | Alcorn State (56 for 559 yards) | 2016 |
| 7 | 9.87 | at Mississippi State (67 for 661 yards) | 2016 |
| 8 | 9.81 | UAPB (70 for 687 yards) | 2024 |
| 9 | 9.42 | South Carolina (69 for 650 yards) | 2007 |
| 10 | 9.10 | Troy (61 for 592 yards) | 2009 |
| 11 | 9.07 | UTEP (54 for 490 yards) | 2015 |
| 12 | 8.95 | Tennessee Tech (58 for 519 yards) | 2010 |
| 13 | 8.91 | Missouri State (67 for 597 yards) | 2022 |
| 8.91 | North Texas (80 for 713 yards) | 2007 | |
| 15 | 8.76 | North Texas (62 for 543 yards) | 1965 |
| 16 | 8.75 | Tennessee (57 for 499 yards) | 2011 |
| 17 | 8.74 | Kentucky (61 for 533 yards) | 2012 |
| 18 | 8.67 | Georgia Southern (73 for 633 yards) | 2021 |
| 19 | 8.48 | Rutgers (58 for 492 yards) | 2012 |
| 20 | 8.47 | Tulsa (57 for 482 yards) | 2003 |
Season
| Rank | Total Offensive Yards Per Play (Season) | Plays/Yards | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.08 | 886 for 6,273 yards | 2010 |
| 2 | 6.83 | 886 for 6,051 yards | 2015 |
| 3 | 6.66 | 834 for 5,555 yards | 2009 |
| 4 | 6.58 | 908 for 5,973 yards | 2024 |
| 5 | 6.45 | 883 for 5,695 yards | 2011 |
| 6 | 6.37 | 902 for 5,742 yards | 2021 |
| 7 | 6.36 | 962 for 6,114 yards | 2022 |
| 8 | 6.29 | 841 for 5,292 yards | 2006 |
| 9 | 6.24 | 938 for 5,850 yards | 2007 |
| 10 | 6.10 | 826 for 5,042 yards | 2012 |
| 11 | 6.03 | 923 for 5,569 yards | 2016 |
| 6.03 | 930 for 5,607 yards | 2003 | |
| 13 | 5.84 | 844 for 4,926 yards | 1989 |
| 14 | 5.80 | 753 for 4,377 yards | 2004 |
| 15 | 5.76 | 916 for 5,278 yards | 2014 |
| 5.76 | 752 for 4,333 yards | 1998 | |
| 17 | 5.69 | 798 for 4,542 yards | 1977 |
| 18 | 5.63 | 775 for 4,360 yards | 1975 |
| 19 | 5.60 | 875 for 4,898 yards | 1971 |
| 20 | 5.54 | 734 for 4,067 yards | 1999 |
| 21 | 5.53 | 775 for 4,286 yards | 2013 |
| 22 | 5.45 | 821 for 4,477 yards | 2008 |
| 23 | 5.33 | 857 for 4,564 yards | 1970 |
| 24 | 5.28 | 811 for 4,280 yards | 1988 |
| 25 | 5.25 | 942 for 4,950 yards | 2002 |
