2015 American Athletic Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 01/11/2016
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Temple | 9 | 55 | 85 | 16 | 156 | 17.3 |
| 2 | Connecticut | 8 | 68 | 69 | 6 | 143 | 17.9 |
| 3 | Houston | 9 | 58 | 97 | 13 | 168 | 18.7 |
| 4 | South Florida | 8 | 70 | 73 | 9 | 152 | 19.0 |
| 5 | Navy | 8 | 54 | 96 | 8 | 158 | 19.8 |
| 6 | Tulane | 8 | 68 | 87 | 12 | 167 | 20.9 |
| 7 | Cincinnati | 8 | 70 | 84 | 14 | 168 | 21.0 |
| 8 | East Carolina | 8 | 77 | 74 | 18 | 169 | 21.1 |
| 9 | SMU | 8 | 98 | 61 | 12 | 171 | 21.4 |
| 10 | Memphis | 8 | 72 | 81 | 26 | 179 | 22.4 |
| 11 | UCF | 8 | 97 | 82 | 18 | 197 | 24.6 |
| 12 | Tulsa | 8 | 85 | 108 | 15 | 208 | 26.0 |