2023 American Athletic Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulane | 3 | 11 | 41 | 6 | 58 | 19.3 |
| 2 | SMU | 3 | 13 | 21 | 7 | 41 | 13.7 |
| 3 | East Carolina | 3 | 16 | 29 | 3 | 48 | 16.0 |
| 4 | Charlotte | 3 | 19 | 13 | 9 | 41 | 13.7 |
| 4 | Navy | 3 | 19 | 23 | 4 | 46 | 15.3 |
| 4 | Rice | 3 | 19 | 29 | 2 | 50 | 16.7 |
| 7 | UTSA | 4 | 22 | 54 | 8 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 8 | Memphis | 3 | 26 | 37 | 5 | 68 | 22.7 |
| 9 | Tulsa | 3 | 30 | 36 | 3 | 69 | 23.0 |
| 10 | Temple | 3 | 33 | 52 | 5 | 90 | 30.0 |
| 11 | South Florida | 3 | 35 | 34 | 7 | 76 | 25.3 |
| 12 | UAB | 3 | 36 | 28 | 6 | 70 | 23.3 |
| 13 | Florida Atlantic | 4 | 44 | 38 | 4 | 86 | 21.5 |
| 14 | North Texas | 4 | 59 | 32 | 2 | 93 | 23.3 |