2025 American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/19/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Texas | 5 | 53 | 31 | 3 | 87 | 17.4 |
| 2 | Temple | 4 | 32 | 34 | 9 | 75 | 18.8 |
| 3 | Rice | 5 | 40 | 37 | 12 | 89 | 17.8 |
| 4 | Navy | 4 | 23 | 38 | 7 | 68 | 17.0 |
| 5 | Florida Atlantic | 4 | 29 | 39 | 11 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 6 | Army | 4 | 34 | 41 | 3 | 78 | 19.5 |
| 7 | East Carolina | 5 | 35 | 42 | 8 | 85 | 17.0 |
| 8 | UAB | 4 | 44 | 44 | 8 | 96 | 24.0 |
| 9 | UTSA | 4 | 25 | 45 | 7 | 77 | 19.3 |
| 10 | USF | 4 | 39 | 46 | 7 | 92 | 23.0 |
| 11 | Tulsa | 5 | 49 | 47 | 8 | 104 | 20.8 |
| 12 | Tulane | 5 | 46 | 50 | 12 | 108 | 21.6 |
| 13 | Memphis | 5 | 30 | 51 | 6 | 87 | 17.4 |
| 14 | Charlotte | 4 | 32 | 56 | 4 | 92 | 23.0 |