2019 American Athletic Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/13/2020
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Navy | 3 | 12 | 20 | 4 | 36 | 12.0 |
| 2 | Memphis | 4 | 36 | 17 | 8 | 61 | 15.3 |
| 3 | Temple | 4 | 29 | 33 | 8 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 4 | Cincinnati | 4 | 30 | 28 | 13 | 71 | 17.8 |
| 5 | Tulsa | 4 | 30 | 30 | 13 | 73 | 18.3 |
| 6 | Tulane | 4 | 32 | 37 | 6 | 75 | 18.8 |
| 7 | Connecticut | 4 | 32 | 44 | 9 | 85 | 21.3 |
| 8 | East Carolina | 5 | 47 | 39 | 9 | 95 | 19.0 |
| 8 | South Florida | 4 | 46 | 34 | 15 | 95 | 23.8 |
| 10 | UCF | 5 | 37 | 56 | 12 | 105 | 21.0 |
| 11 | SMU | 5 | 33 | 59 | 14 | 106 | 21.2 |
| 12 | Houston | 5 | 50 | 61 | 3 | 114 | 22.8 |