2026 American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - All Games through 09/19/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Army | 2 | 12 | 15 | 3 | 30 | 15.0 |
| 2 | Rice | 3 | 23 | 27 | 4 | 54 | 18.0 |
| 3 | USF | 3 | 27 | 28 | 2 | 57 | 19.0 |
| 3 | UAB | 3 | 29 | 20 | 8 | 57 | 19.0 |
| 5 | Navy | 2 | 15 | 20 | 5 | 40 | 20.0 |
| 6 | Tulsa | 3 | 25 | 30 | 7 | 62 | 20.7 |
| 7 | Charlotte | 3 | 27 | 33 | 3 | 63 | 21.0 |
| 7 | East Carolina | 3 | 31 | 23 | 9 | 63 | 21.0 |
| 9 | Temple | 3 | 21 | 39 | 5 | 65 | 21.7 |
| 9 | Tulane | 3 | 30 | 31 | 4 | 65 | 21.7 |
| 11 | Memphis | 4 | 39 | 41 | 7 | 87 | 21.8 |
| 12 | North Texas | 3 | 26 | 35 | 5 | 66 | 22.0 |
| 13 | Florida Atlantic | 3 | 26 | 32 | 11 | 69 | 23.0 |
| 14 | UTSA | 3 | 36 | 30 | 10 | 76 | 25.3 |