2025 American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 12/20/2025
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Carolina | 2 | 13 | 27 | 4 | 44 | 22.0 |
| 2 | Memphis | 2 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 38 | 19.0 |
| 3 | Navy | 2 | 20 | 21 | 4 | 45 | 22.5 |
| 4 | Rice | 2 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 44 | 22.0 |
| 4 | UTSA | 3 | 22 | 43 | 10 | 75 | 25.0 |
| 6 | UAB | 2 | 25 | 17 | 0 | 42 | 21.0 |
| 7 | North Texas | 2 | 28 | 13 | 3 | 44 | 22.0 |
| 7 | Tulsa | 2 | 28 | 16 | 4 | 48 | 24.0 |
| 9 | Charlotte | 3 | 29 | 54 | 4 | 87 | 29.0 |
| 10 | Florida Atlantic | 2 | 30 | 16 | 1 | 47 | 23.5 |
| 10 | USF | 3 | 30 | 39 | 5 | 74 | 24.7 |
| 10 | Tulane | 3 | 30 | 42 | 6 | 78 | 26.0 |
| 13 | Army | 3 | 32 | 32 | 2 | 66 | 22.0 |
| 14 | Temple | 5 | 57 | 44 | 10 | 111 | 22.2 |