2021 American Athletic Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UCF | 3 | 13 | 43 | 3 | 59 | 19.7 |
| 2 | Cincinnati | 3 | 23 | 25 | 4 | 52 | 17.3 |
| 3 | SMU | 4 | 24 | 51 | 7 | 82 | 20.5 |
| 4 | Houston | 4 | 25 | 18 | 6 | 49 | 12.3 |
| 4 | Navy | 3 | 25 | 29 | 3 | 57 | 19.0 |
| 6 | Tulsa | 4 | 28 | 50 | 10 | 88 | 22.0 |
| 7 | Memphis | 4 | 30 | 64 | 9 | 103 | 25.8 |
| 8 | Temple | 4 | 38 | 25 | 6 | 69 | 17.3 |
| 8 | South Florida | 4 | 38 | 50 | 6 | 94 | 23.5 |
| 10 | East Carolina | 4 | 39 | 50 | 10 | 99 | 24.8 |
| 11 | Tulane | 4 | 42 | 49 | 13 | 104 | 26.0 |