2011 Big East Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 01/09/2012
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | 7 | 46 | 89 | 7 | 142 | 20.3 |
| 2 | Cincinnati | 7 | 47 | 85 | 8 | 140 | 20.0 |
| 3 | Pittsburgh | 7 | 48 | 69 | 8 | 125 | 17.9 |
| 4 | West Virginia | 7 | 49 | 74 | 10 | 133 | 19.0 |
| 5 | Louisville | 7 | 51 | 73 | 6 | 130 | 18.6 |
| 6 | South Florida | 7 | 52 | 84 | 10 | 146 | 20.9 |
| 7 | Syracuse | 7 | 53 | 70 | 18 | 141 | 20.1 |
| 8 | Rutgers | 7 | 54 | 47 | 7 | 108 | 15.4 |