2012 Conference USA Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/07/2013
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UAB | 2 | 11 | 23 | 8 | 42 | 21.0 |
| 2 | Southern Mississippi | 3 | 33 | 17 | 4 | 54 | 18.0 |
| 3 | SMU | 1 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 3 | UTEP | 1 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 12.0 |
| 5 | East Carolina | 1 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 5 | UCF | 1 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 16 | 16.0 |