2026 American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 10/14/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Carolina | 1 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 13.0 |
| 1 | Florida Atlantic | 1 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 3 | Army | 2 | 16 | 18 | 1 | 35 | 17.5 |
| 4 | Tulane | 1 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 4 | UAB | 2 | 18 | 18 | 2 | 38 | 19.0 |
| 4 | Rice | 2 | 24 | 13 | 2 | 39 | 19.5 |
| 4 | Temple | 2 | 17 | 21 | 2 | 40 | 20.0 |
| 4 | USF | 2 | 23 | 15 | 2 | 40 | 20.0 |
| 4 | Tulsa | 2 | 28 | 21 | 2 | 51 | 25.5 |
| 10 | North Texas | 2 | 12 | 18 | 3 | 33 | 16.5 |
| 10 | Navy | 2 | 16 | 14 | 3 | 33 | 16.5 |
| 10 | Charlotte | 2 | 28 | 29 | 3 | 60 | 30.0 |
| 13 | Memphis | 2 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 28 | 14.0 |
| 13 | UTSA | 2 | 13 | 14 | 5 | 32 | 16.0 |