2026 American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 11/04/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USF | 4 | 32 | 30 | 3 | 65 | 16.3 |
| 2 | UTSA | 4 | 27 | 30 | 10 | 67 | 16.8 |
| 3 | East Carolina | 4 | 34 | 35 | 2 | 71 | 17.8 |
| 4 | UAB | 4 | 39 | 28 | 5 | 72 | 18.0 |
| 5 | Memphis | 5 | 40 | 31 | 9 | 80 | 16.0 |
| 6 | Tulsa | 4 | 53 | 29 | 4 | 86 | 21.5 |
| 7 | Temple | 4 | 40 | 42 | 6 | 88 | 22.0 |
| 7 | Florida Atlantic | 4 | 56 | 29 | 3 | 88 | 22.0 |
| 9 | Rice | 4 | 42 | 38 | 10 | 90 | 22.5 |
| 10 | North Texas | 4 | 33 | 49 | 10 | 92 | 23.0 |
| 11 | Tulane | 4 | 50 | 34 | 9 | 93 | 23.3 |
| 12 | Navy | 5 | 38 | 57 | 6 | 101 | 20.2 |
| 13 | Charlotte | 4 | 50 | 50 | 3 | 103 | 25.8 |
| 14 | Army | 5 | 44 | 64 | 2 | 110 | 22.0 |