2026 American Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 10/14/2026
| 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 | 38 | 38 | 8 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 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 | 37 | 53 | 7 | 97 | 24.3 |
| 7 | Tulane | 4 | 28 | 26 | 7 | 61 | 15.3 |
| 10 | Navy | 3 | 56 | 11 | 5 | 72 | 24.0 |
| 11 | Army | 3 | 65 | 7 | 2 | 74 | 24.7 |
| 11 | Rice | 4 | 55 | 19 | 2 | 76 | 19.0 |
| 11 | UAB | 4 | 40 | 31 | 2 | 73 | 18.3 |
| 11 | Temple | 4 | 43 | 26 | 2 | 71 | 17.8 |