2026 American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 11/04/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Memphis | 4 | 40 | 40 | 9 | 89 | 22.3 |
| 1 | UTSA | 4 | 35 | 35 | 9 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 1 | Charlotte | 4 | 17 | 33 | 9 | 59 | 14.8 |
| 4 | USF | 4 | 36 | 35 | 8 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 4 | Tulsa | 4 | 27 | 33 | 8 | 68 | 17.0 |
| 4 | East Carolina | 4 | 23 | 30 | 8 | 61 | 15.3 |
| 7 | North Texas | 4 | 33 | 67 | 7 | 107 | 26.8 |
| 7 | Florida Atlantic | 4 | 32 | 55 | 7 | 94 | 23.5 |
| 7 | Tulane | 4 | 28 | 26 | 7 | 61 | 15.3 |
| 10 | Army | 2 | 42 | 9 | 5 | 56 | 28.0 |
| 11 | Temple | 4 | 41 | 30 | 4 | 75 | 18.8 |
| 12 | UAB | 4 | 48 | 30 | 3 | 81 | 20.3 |
| 13 | Rice | 4 | 55 | 19 | 2 | 76 | 19.0 |
| 13 | Navy | 3 | 45 | 9 | 2 | 56 | 18.7 |