2012 Conference USA Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/07/2013
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rice | 4 | 28 | 29 | 6 | 63 | 15.8 |
| 2 | SMU | 4 | 16 | 47 | 2 | 65 | 16.3 |
| 3 | Marshall | 3 | 36 | 25 | 7 | 68 | 22.7 |
| 4 | Tulsa | 3 | 27 | 38 | 8 | 73 | 24.3 |
| 5 | Memphis | 4 | 28 | 40 | 6 | 74 | 18.5 |
| 6 | UCF | 4 | 35 | 42 | 6 | 83 | 20.8 |
| 7 | UTEP | 4 | 40 | 41 | 4 | 85 | 21.3 |
| 8 | East Carolina | 4 | 53 | 29 | 5 | 87 | 21.8 |
| 9 | Houston | 4 | 39 | 49 | 4 | 92 | 23.0 |
| 10 | UAB | 4 | 31 | 55 | 8 | 94 | 23.5 |
| 10 | Southern Mississippi | 4 | 42 | 48 | 4 | 94 | 23.5 |
| 12 | Tulane | 4 | 50 | 51 | 8 | 109 | 27.3 |