2026 American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Unranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 11/04/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USF | 8 | 66 | 65 | 5 | 136 | 17.0 |
| 1 | Army | 8 | 66 | 86 | 5 | 157 | 19.6 |
| 3 | Charlotte | 7 | 77 | 78 | 7 | 162 | 23.1 |
| 4 | Navy | 7 | 51 | 71 | 9 | 131 | 18.7 |
| 5 | Florida Atlantic | 7 | 75 | 55 | 10 | 140 | 20.0 |
| 6 | East Carolina | 7 | 54 | 57 | 11 | 122 | 17.4 |
| 7 | Temple | 8 | 81 | 82 | 12 | 175 | 21.9 |
| 8 | Tulsa | 8 | 88 | 71 | 13 | 172 | 21.5 |
| 9 | Memphis | 8 | 63 | 62 | 14 | 139 | 17.4 |
| 9 | Rice | 7 | 68 | 61 | 14 | 143 | 20.4 |
| 11 | UAB | 8 | 86 | 52 | 15 | 153 | 19.1 |
| 11 | North Texas | 7 | 58 | 79 | 15 | 152 | 21.7 |
| 11 | Tulane | 8 | 86 | 76 | 15 | 177 | 22.1 |
| 14 | UTSA | 7 | 55 | 64 | 18 | 137 | 19.6 |