2011 Big East Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - All Games through 01/09/2012
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rutgers | 13 | 90 | 94 | 15 | 199 | 15.3 |
| 2 | Louisville | 13 | 86 | 126 | 18 | 230 | 17.7 |
| 3 | West Virginia | 13 | 94 | 129 | 18 | 241 | 18.5 |
| 4 | Syracuse | 12 | 95 | 131 | 28 | 254 | 21.2 |
| 5 | Connecticut | 12 | 68 | 135 | 12 | 215 | 17.9 |
| 6 | South Florida | 12 | 75 | 138 | 22 | 235 | 19.6 |
| 7 | Cincinnati | 13 | 84 | 148 | 16 | 248 | 19.1 |
| 8 | Pittsburgh | 13 | 83 | 151 | 20 | 254 | 19.5 |