2021 American Athletic Conference Leaders Penalties - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Pen. | Yards | Pen./G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Memphis | 1 | 5 | 31 | 5.0 | 31.0 |
| 2 | SMU | 2 | 6 | 49 | 3.0 | 24.5 |
| 3 | UCF | 1 | 7 | 47 | 7.0 | 47.0 |
| 3 | Houston | 1 | 7 | 58 | 7.0 | 58.0 |
| 5 | Temple | 2 | 10 | 60 | 5.0 | 30.0 |
| 6 | Navy | 3 | 12 | 91 | 4.0 | 30.3 |
| 6 | East Carolina | 2 | 12 | 110 | 6.0 | 55.0 |
| 8 | Cincinnati | 3 | 17 | 104 | 5.7 | 34.7 |
| 9 | South Florida | 4 | 19 | 171 | 4.8 | 42.8 |
| 10 | Tulane | 4 | 32 | 275 | 8.0 | 68.8 |
| 11 | Tulsa | 4 | 34 | 324 | 8.5 | 81.0 |