2011 Big East Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/09/2012
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rutgers | 5 | 35 | 35 | 4 | 74 | 14.8 |
| 2 | Louisville | 5 | 33 | 40 | 8 | 81 | 16.2 |
| 3 | Pittsburgh | 3 | 22 | 24 | 7 | 53 | 17.7 |
| 4 | Cincinnati | 3 | 15 | 38 | 3 | 56 | 18.7 |
| 5 | West Virginia | 4 | 28 | 42 | 5 | 75 | 18.8 |
| 6 | Syracuse | 4 | 24 | 46 | 6 | 76 | 19.0 |
| 7 | South Florida | 2 | 15 | 24 | 6 | 45 | 22.5 |
| 8 | Connecticut | 4 | 25 | 65 | 5 | 95 | 23.8 |