2011 Big East Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 01/09/2012
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | 5 | 22 | 46 | 5 | 73 | 14.6 |
| 2 | Rutgers | 6 | 36 | 47 | 8 | 91 | 15.2 |
| 3 | Louisville | 6 | 35 | 53 | 12 | 100 | 16.7 |
| 4 | South Florida | 5 | 23 | 54 | 12 | 89 | 17.8 |
| 5 | West Virginia | 6 | 45 | 55 | 8 | 108 | 18.0 |
| 6 | Syracuse | 5 | 42 | 61 | 10 | 113 | 22.6 |
| 7 | Cincinnati | 6 | 37 | 63 | 8 | 108 | 18.0 |
| 8 | Pittsburgh | 6 | 35 | 82 | 12 | 129 | 21.5 |