2026 American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 10/14/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UAB | 1 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 1 | East Carolina | 1 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 28 | 28.0 |
| 3 | Memphis | 1 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 28 | 28.0 |
| 4 | Temple | 1 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 4 | Rice | 1 | 10 | 12 | 1 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 6 | Charlotte | 1 | 10 | 14 | 1 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 6 | Florida Atlantic | 1 | 11 | 14 | 5 | 30 | 30.0 |
| 8 | Tulane | 2 | 19 | 18 | 3 | 40 | 20.0 |
| 9 | North Texas | 2 | 19 | 25 | 4 | 48 | 24.0 |
| 9 | Tulsa | 2 | 20 | 25 | 6 | 51 | 25.5 |
| 11 | UTSA | 3 | 35 | 34 | 6 | 75 | 25.0 |