2026 American Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS non-Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 10/14/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UTSA | 2 | 13 | 14 | 5 | 32 | 16.0 |
| 2 | East Carolina | 3 | 26 | 17 | 5 | 48 | 16.0 |
| 3 | Tulane | 3 | 33 | 25 | 5 | 63 | 21.0 |
| 3 | UAB | 4 | 54 | 25 | 9 | 88 | 22.0 |
| 5 | Florida Atlantic | 3 | 19 | 26 | 7 | 52 | 17.3 |
| 6 | North Texas | 3 | 19 | 28 | 4 | 51 | 17.0 |
| 7 | Tulsa | 3 | 34 | 31 | 5 | 70 | 23.3 |
| 8 | Memphis | 4 | 32 | 32 | 9 | 73 | 18.3 |
| 9 | Navy | 4 | 35 | 34 | 6 | 75 | 18.8 |
| 10 | Rice | 4 | 40 | 35 | 5 | 80 | 20.0 |
| 11 | Army | 4 | 34 | 36 | 3 | 73 | 18.3 |
| 12 | USF | 5 | 51 | 40 | 3 | 94 | 18.8 |
| 13 | Temple | 4 | 43 | 41 | 5 | 89 | 22.3 |
| 14 | Charlotte | 4 | 44 | 52 | 7 | 103 | 25.8 |