2012 Big East Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - All Games through 01/07/2013
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | 12 | 69 | 112 | 13 | 194 | 16.2 |
| 2 | Rutgers | 13 | 83 | 123 | 22 | 228 | 17.5 |
| 3 | Louisville | 13 | 108 | 107 | 22 | 237 | 18.2 |
| 4 | Pittsburgh | 13 | 99 | 125 | 24 | 248 | 19.1 |
| 5 | Syracuse | 13 | 96 | 135 | 20 | 251 | 19.3 |
| 6 | Cincinnati | 13 | 98 | 153 | 17 | 268 | 20.6 |
| 7 | Temple | 11 | 110 | 108 | 19 | 237 | 21.5 |
| 8 | South Florida | 12 | 102 | 142 | 20 | 264 | 22.0 |