2017 American Athletic Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Temple | 3 | 20 | 24 | 5 | 49 | 16.3 |
| 2 | South Florida | 3 | 29 | 22 | 7 | 58 | 19.3 |
| 3 | Navy | 3 | 34 | 33 | 6 | 73 | 24.3 |
| 4 | UCF | 4 | 35 | 32 | 7 | 74 | 18.5 |
| 4 | Cincinnati | 3 | 26 | 40 | 8 | 74 | 24.7 |
| 6 | SMU | 3 | 40 | 27 | 8 | 75 | 25.0 |
| 7 | East Carolina | 3 | 27 | 44 | 8 | 79 | 26.3 |
| 8 | Tulane | 4 | 44 | 35 | 3 | 82 | 20.5 |
| 9 | Memphis | 4 | 44 | 37 | 5 | 86 | 21.5 |
| 10 | Tulsa | 4 | 44 | 44 | 6 | 94 | 23.5 |
| 11 | Houston | 4 | 37 | 54 | 8 | 99 | 24.8 |
| 12 | Connecticut | 4 | 40 | 66 | 10 | 116 | 29.0 |