2024 American Athletic Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/04/2025
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulsa | 1 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 2 | Army | 1 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 3 | Florida Atlantic | 1 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 4 | South Florida | 3 | 20 | 34 | 10 | 64 | 21.3 |
| 5 | Rice | 2 | 29 | 12 | 2 | 43 | 21.5 |
| 6 | Navy | 3 | 33 | 28 | 4 | 65 | 21.7 |
| 7 | East Carolina | 1 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 7 | North Texas | 2 | 27 | 15 | 2 | 44 | 22.0 |
| 9 | Temple | 1 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 9 | Tulane | 2 | 30 | 13 | 3 | 46 | 23.0 |
| 11 | UTSA | 3 | 27 | 42 | 4 | 73 | 24.3 |
| 12 | Charlotte | 2 | 27 | 18 | 7 | 52 | 26.0 |
| 13 | UAB | 2 | 40 | 17 | 2 | 59 | 29.5 |