2011 Big East Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2012
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rutgers | 2 | 13 | 14 | 1 | 28 | 14.0 |
| 2 | Cincinnati | 1 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 3 | Pittsburgh | 2 | 12 | 20 | 1 | 33 | 16.5 |
| 4 | Louisville | 2 | 21 | 23 | 0 | 44 | 22.0 |
| 5 | Connecticut | 2 | 13 | 26 | 2 | 41 | 20.5 |
| 6 | South Florida | 2 | 11 | 27 | 5 | 43 | 21.5 |
| 7 | West Virginia | 3 | 22 | 32 | 5 | 59 | 19.7 |
| 7 | Syracuse | 3 | 28 | 32 | 6 | 66 | 22.0 |