2011 Big East Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/09/2012
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | 4 | 19 | 25 | 2 | 46 | 11.5 |
| 2 | Rutgers | 3 | 12 | 29 | 4 | 45 | 15.0 |
| 3 | Louisville | 3 | 20 | 24 | 5 | 49 | 16.3 |
| 4 | West Virginia | 4 | 29 | 35 | 6 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 5 | Cincinnati | 4 | 27 | 48 | 5 | 80 | 20.0 |
| 5 | South Florida | 5 | 34 | 55 | 11 | 100 | 20.0 |
| 7 | Syracuse | 4 | 36 | 49 | 10 | 95 | 23.8 |
| 8 | Pittsburgh | 5 | 37 | 73 | 10 | 120 | 24.0 |