2015 American Athletic Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/11/2016
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati | 4 | 30 | 33 | 3 | 66 | 16.5 |
| 1 | UCF | 4 | 27 | 40 | 3 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 1 | Navy | 3 | 28 | 34 | 3 | 65 | 21.7 |
| 1 | Tulane | 3 | 36 | 34 | 3 | 73 | 24.3 |
| 5 | Tulsa | 3 | 44 | 38 | 4 | 86 | 28.7 |
| 6 | Houston | 3 | 15 | 36 | 5 | 56 | 18.7 |
| 6 | SMU | 4 | 55 | 46 | 5 | 106 | 26.5 |
| 8 | Connecticut | 4 | 37 | 21 | 6 | 64 | 16.0 |
| 8 | South Florida | 3 | 16 | 28 | 6 | 50 | 16.7 |
| 10 | East Carolina | 4 | 52 | 32 | 9 | 93 | 23.3 |
| 11 | Temple | 3 | 14 | 39 | 10 | 63 | 21.0 |
| 12 | Memphis | 4 | 29 | 55 | 11 | 95 | 23.8 |