2026 American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS non-Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 11/04/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UTSA | 4 | 27 | 30 | 10 | 67 | 16.8 |
| 2 | Tulsa | 5 | 59 | 39 | 7 | 105 | 21.0 |
| 3 | East Carolina | 6 | 50 | 49 | 7 | 106 | 17.7 |
| 4 | North Texas | 5 | 40 | 59 | 11 | 110 | 22.0 |
| 5 | USF | 7 | 60 | 55 | 4 | 119 | 17.0 |
| 6 | UAB | 6 | 75 | 35 | 12 | 122 | 20.3 |
| 7 | Florida Atlantic | 6 | 64 | 49 | 10 | 123 | 20.5 |
| 8 | Memphis | 7 | 57 | 55 | 13 | 125 | 17.9 |
| 9 | Rice | 6 | 58 | 60 | 13 | 131 | 21.8 |
| 10 | Temple | 6 | 66 | 62 | 9 | 137 | 22.8 |
| 10 | Tulane | 6 | 67 | 58 | 12 | 137 | 22.8 |
| 12 | Navy | 7 | 57 | 77 | 9 | 143 | 20.4 |
| 13 | Charlotte | 6 | 66 | 73 | 7 | 146 | 24.3 |
| 14 | Army | 7 | 62 | 82 | 4 | 148 | 21.1 |