2024 American Athletic Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 11/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Florida | 2 | 15 | 20 | 9 | 44 | 22.0 |
| 2 | Tulane | 1 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 3 | East Carolina | 1 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 4 | UAB | 1 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 4 | Rice | 1 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 6 | Tulsa | 1 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 6 | Navy | 1 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 8 | Florida Atlantic | 1 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 16 | 16.0 |
| 9 | UTSA | 1 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 14 | 14.0 |
| 10 | Charlotte | 1 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 13.0 |
| 11 | Temple | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 12.0 |