2012 Big East Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in November Only through 01/07/2013
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Florida | 3 | 22 | 32 | 7 | 61 | 20.3 |
| 2 | Louisville | 4 | 26 | 62 | 5 | 93 | 23.3 |
| 3 | Rutgers | 4 | 23 | 28 | 4 | 55 | 13.8 |
| 4 | Syracuse | 4 | 44 | 49 | 3 | 96 | 24.0 |
| 4 | Temple | 4 | 52 | 19 | 3 | 74 | 18.5 |
| 6 | Cincinnati | 4 | 40 | 33 | 2 | 75 | 18.8 |
| 6 | Pittsburgh | 3 | 15 | 36 | 2 | 53 | 17.7 |
| 6 | Connecticut | 3 | 17 | 33 | 2 | 52 | 17.3 |