2016 American Athletic Conference Leaders Opponent 3rd Down Conversions - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Attempts | Conversions | Conversion % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulsa | 1 | 14 | 5 | 35.71 |
| 2 | Tulane | 1 | 21 | 13 | 61.90 |
| 3 | Temple | 2 | 22 | 8 | 36.36 |
| 4 | SMU | 2 | 24 | 6 | 25.00 |
| 5 | South Florida | 2 | 27 | 16 | 59.26 |
| 6 | Memphis | 2 | 28 | 11 | 39.29 |
| 7 | Connecticut | 2 | 29 | 13 | 44.83 |
| 8 | Navy | 2 | 31 | 19 | 61.29 |
| 9 | Cincinnati | 2 | 32 | 15 | 46.88 |
| 10 | Houston | 2 | 35 | 15 | 42.86 |
| 11 | East Carolina | 3 | 38 | 17 | 44.74 |
| 12 | UCF | 3 | 48 | 15 | 31.25 |