2018 American Athletic Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in November Only through 01/07/2019
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UCF | 4 | 58 | 43 | 7 | 108 | 27.0 |
| 2 | Memphis | 4 | 54 | 43 | 7 | 104 | 26.0 |
| 3 | Navy | 4 | 53 | 9 | 5 | 67 | 16.8 |
| 4 | Cincinnati | 4 | 49 | 38 | 4 | 91 | 22.8 |
| 5 | Connecticut | 4 | 46 | 37 | 10 | 93 | 23.3 |
| 6 | Houston | 4 | 42 | 41 | 10 | 93 | 23.3 |
| 7 | Temple | 4 | 41 | 53 | 5 | 99 | 24.8 |
| 7 | Tulane | 4 | 41 | 28 | 2 | 71 | 17.8 |
| 9 | East Carolina | 4 | 40 | 47 | 11 | 98 | 24.5 |
| 9 | Tulsa | 4 | 40 | 39 | 3 | 82 | 20.5 |
| 11 | South Florida | 4 | 33 | 32 | 7 | 72 | 18.0 |
| 12 | SMU | 4 | 29 | 57 | 12 | 98 | 24.5 |