2026 American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - All Games through 11/04/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USF | 8 | 66 | 65 | 5 | 136 | 17.0 |
| 2 | East Carolina | 8 | 69 | 66 | 15 | 150 | 18.8 |
| 3 | UAB | 8 | 86 | 52 | 15 | 153 | 19.1 |
| 4 | Navy | 8 | 61 | 84 | 11 | 156 | 19.5 |
| 5 | Army | 8 | 66 | 86 | 5 | 157 | 19.6 |
| 6 | UTSA | 8 | 69 | 74 | 21 | 164 | 20.5 |
| 7 | Memphis | 9 | 79 | 72 | 16 | 167 | 18.6 |
| 7 | Rice | 8 | 75 | 77 | 15 | 167 | 20.9 |
| 9 | North Texas | 8 | 63 | 90 | 17 | 170 | 21.3 |
| 9 | Florida Atlantic | 8 | 86 | 69 | 15 | 170 | 21.3 |
| 11 | Tulsa | 8 | 88 | 71 | 13 | 172 | 21.5 |
| 12 | Temple | 8 | 81 | 82 | 12 | 175 | 21.9 |
| 13 | Tulane | 8 | 86 | 76 | 15 | 177 | 22.1 |
| 14 | Charlotte | 8 | 87 | 92 | 8 | 187 | 23.4 |