2016 American Athletic Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Temple | 5 | 26 | 41 | 6 | 73 | 14.6 |
| 2 | East Carolina | 4 | 40 | 33 | 5 | 78 | 19.5 |
| 3 | Houston | 4 | 36 | 36 | 9 | 81 | 20.3 |
| 4 | SMU | 4 | 40 | 37 | 5 | 82 | 20.5 |
| 5 | Tulane | 4 | 40 | 35 | 8 | 83 | 20.8 |
| 6 | Tulsa | 4 | 40 | 42 | 7 | 89 | 22.3 |
| 7 | Connecticut | 4 | 29 | 62 | 4 | 95 | 23.8 |
| 7 | Navy | 4 | 38 | 57 | 0 | 95 | 23.8 |
| 9 | South Florida | 5 | 58 | 55 | 7 | 120 | 24.0 |
| 10 | Cincinnati | 4 | 50 | 42 | 7 | 99 | 24.8 |
| 11 | UCF | 4 | 37 | 54 | 9 | 100 | 25.0 |
| 12 | Memphis | 5 | 66 | 62 | 9 | 137 | 27.4 |