2012 Big East Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/07/2013
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati | 2 | 12 | 20 | 4 | 36 | 18.0 |
| 1 | Rutgers | 1 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 14.0 |
| 3 | Syracuse | 1 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 28 | 28.0 |
| 3 | Pittsburgh | 2 | 13 | 19 | 3 | 35 | 17.5 |
| 5 | Louisville | 1 | 6 | 15 | 2 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 5 | Connecticut | 1 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 5 | South Florida | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 10.0 |