2026 American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS (I-A) Teams Only through 11/04/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USF | 7 | 60 | 55 | 4 | 119 | 17.0 |
| 2 | East Carolina | 7 | 65 | 58 | 11 | 134 | 19.1 |
| 3 | UAB | 7 | 81 | 44 | 14 | 139 | 19.9 |
| 4 | UTSA | 7 | 62 | 64 | 16 | 142 | 20.3 |
| 5 | Navy | 7 | 57 | 77 | 9 | 143 | 20.4 |
| 6 | Army | 7 | 62 | 82 | 4 | 148 | 21.1 |
| 7 | Memphis | 8 | 73 | 65 | 15 | 153 | 19.1 |
| 7 | Florida Atlantic | 7 | 75 | 63 | 15 | 153 | 21.9 |
| 9 | Rice | 7 | 68 | 72 | 14 | 154 | 22.0 |
| 10 | Tulsa | 7 | 79 | 64 | 13 | 156 | 22.3 |
| 11 | North Texas | 7 | 59 | 84 | 15 | 158 | 22.6 |
| 12 | Temple | 7 | 74 | 74 | 12 | 160 | 22.9 |
| 13 | Charlotte | 7 | 76 | 87 | 8 | 171 | 24.4 |
| 14 | Tulane | 8 | 86 | 76 | 15 | 177 | 22.1 |