2026 American Conference Leaders Penalties - Games in August/September Only through 09/12/2026
| Name | G | Pen. | Yards | Pen./G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Army | 2 | 6 | 70 | 3.0 | 35.0 |
| 2 | USF | 2 | 7 | 45 | 3.5 | 22.5 |
| 2 | Rice | 2 | 7 | 67 | 3.5 | 33.5 |
| 4 | Temple | 2 | 8 | 80 | 4.0 | 40.0 |
| 5 | Charlotte | 2 | 13 | 74 | 6.5 | 37.0 |
| 5 | Tulsa | 2 | 13 | 127 | 6.5 | 63.5 |
| 7 | Navy | 2 | 15 | 125 | 7.5 | 62.5 |
| 7 | East Carolina | 2 | 15 | 133 | 7.5 | 66.5 |
| 9 | Memphis | 3 | 16 | 169 | 5.3 | 56.3 |
| 10 | UAB | 2 | 17 | 136 | 8.5 | 68.0 |
| 11 | Florida Atlantic | 2 | 18 | 163 | 9.0 | 81.5 |
| 12 | Tulane | 2 | 19 | 139 | 9.5 | 69.5 |
| 12 | North Texas | 2 | 19 | 152 | 9.5 | 76.0 |
| 14 | UTSA | 2 | 22 | 230 | 11.0 | 115.0 |