2016 Big 12 Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas State | 3 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 30 | 10.0 |
| 2 | Texas | 3 | 18 | 32 | 6 | 56 | 18.7 |
| 3 | Oklahoma | 3 | 23 | 34 | 5 | 62 | 20.7 |
| 4 | TCU | 4 | 28 | 44 | 4 | 76 | 19.0 |
| 5 | Oklahoma State | 4 | 32 | 39 | 5 | 76 | 19.0 |
| 6 | Baylor | 4 | 33 | 31 | 10 | 74 | 18.5 |
| 7 | West Virginia | 3 | 35 | 35 | 4 | 74 | 24.7 |
| 7 | Texas Tech | 4 | 35 | 60 | 7 | 102 | 25.5 |
| 9 | Iowa State | 4 | 45 | 40 | 8 | 93 | 23.3 |
| 9 | Kansas | 4 | 45 | 42 | 6 | 93 | 23.3 |