2011 Big East Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/09/2012
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati | 2 | 10 | 15 | 4 | 29 | 14.5 |
| 2 | Pittsburgh | 2 | 8 | 23 | 2 | 33 | 16.5 |
| 3 | South Florida | 1 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 4 | Connecticut | 1 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 5 | Louisville | 1 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 5 | Rutgers | 1 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 7 | Syracuse | 1 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 8 | West Virginia | 2 | 18 | 25 | 5 | 48 | 24.0 |