2018 American Athletic Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/07/2019
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati | 3 | 10 | 27 | 6 | 43 | 14.3 |
| 2 | Tulane | 3 | 21 | 28 | 7 | 56 | 18.7 |
| 3 | Memphis | 3 | 24 | 38 | 5 | 67 | 22.3 |
| 4 | UCF | 3 | 28 | 40 | 9 | 77 | 25.7 |
| 5 | Temple | 3 | 30 | 13 | 7 | 50 | 16.7 |
| 6 | SMU | 3 | 32 | 34 | 2 | 68 | 22.7 |
| 7 | East Carolina | 3 | 33 | 28 | 5 | 66 | 22.0 |
| 8 | Navy | 4 | 42 | 49 | 4 | 95 | 23.8 |
| 9 | Tulsa | 4 | 44 | 30 | 10 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 9 | Connecticut | 3 | 44 | 24 | 2 | 70 | 23.3 |
| 11 | Houston | 4 | 47 | 48 | 6 | 101 | 25.3 |
| 12 | South Florida | 4 | 49 | 45 | 10 | 104 | 26.0 |