2011 Big East Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS (I-A) Teams Only through 01/09/2012
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rutgers | 12 | 87 | 90 | 14 | 191 | 15.9 |
| 2 | Louisville | 12 | 73 | 121 | 17 | 211 | 17.6 |
| 3 | Connecticut | 11 | 65 | 130 | 12 | 207 | 18.8 |
| 4 | West Virginia | 12 | 88 | 123 | 17 | 228 | 19.0 |
| 5 | Cincinnati | 12 | 76 | 141 | 15 | 232 | 19.3 |
| 6 | Pittsburgh | 12 | 80 | 136 | 19 | 235 | 19.6 |
| 7 | South Florida | 11 | 74 | 133 | 18 | 225 | 20.5 |
| 8 | Syracuse | 11 | 88 | 122 | 24 | 234 | 21.3 |