2023 American Athletic Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Winning Record Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UAB | 5 | 49 | 54 | 10 | 113 | 22.6 |
| 2 | South Florida | 4 | 48 | 33 | 6 | 87 | 21.8 |
| 3 | Navy | 5 | 46 | 16 | 4 | 66 | 13.2 |
| 4 | UTSA | 4 | 42 | 49 | 6 | 97 | 24.3 |
| 5 | Tulsa | 5 | 41 | 45 | 6 | 92 | 18.4 |
| 6 | Memphis | 6 | 39 | 89 | 6 | 134 | 22.3 |
| 7 | Tulane | 6 | 38 | 51 | 6 | 95 | 15.8 |
| 8 | Charlotte | 5 | 36 | 44 | 12 | 92 | 18.4 |
| 9 | SMU | 4 | 32 | 47 | 9 | 88 | 22.0 |
| 10 | North Texas | 4 | 31 | 56 | 6 | 93 | 23.3 |
| 10 | East Carolina | 5 | 31 | 36 | 4 | 71 | 14.2 |
| 12 | Florida Atlantic | 5 | 26 | 55 | 5 | 86 | 17.2 |
| 13 | Rice | 6 | 25 | 52 | 10 | 87 | 14.5 |
| 14 | Temple | 6 | 23 | 80 | 15 | 118 | 19.7 |