2023 American Athletic Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SMU | 9 | 93 | 107 | 17 | 217 | 24.1 |
| 2 | Navy | 8 | 90 | 24 | 3 | 117 | 14.6 |
| 3 | UTSA | 8 | 87 | 94 | 14 | 195 | 24.4 |
| 4 | UAB | 8 | 84 | 87 | 19 | 190 | 23.8 |
| 5 | Tulane | 9 | 80 | 85 | 7 | 172 | 19.1 |
| 6 | South Florida | 8 | 79 | 93 | 19 | 191 | 23.9 |
| 7 | North Texas | 8 | 77 | 115 | 11 | 203 | 25.4 |
| 8 | Tulsa | 8 | 64 | 82 | 9 | 155 | 19.4 |
| 9 | Charlotte | 8 | 62 | 61 | 17 | 140 | 17.5 |
| 10 | Memphis | 8 | 58 | 113 | 16 | 187 | 23.4 |
| 11 | Florida Atlantic | 8 | 54 | 74 | 13 | 141 | 17.6 |
| 12 | Rice | 8 | 52 | 86 | 11 | 149 | 18.6 |
| 13 | East Carolina | 8 | 42 | 66 | 12 | 120 | 15.0 |
| 14 | Temple | 8 | 41 | 108 | 18 | 167 | 20.9 |