2026 American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 11/04/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Texas | 1 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 2 | Rice | 1 | 7 | 16 | 1 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 3 | Navy | 1 | 10 | 13 | 2 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 3 | Charlotte | 1 | 10 | 14 | 1 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 5 | UTSA | 1 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 27 | 27.0 |
| 6 | East Carolina | 1 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 28 | 28.0 |
| 6 | Memphis | 1 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 28 | 28.0 |
| 8 | Florida Atlantic | 1 | 11 | 14 | 5 | 30 | 30.0 |