2020 American Athletic Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 01/11/2021
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Carolina | 1 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 2 | Houston | 2 | 11 | 20 | 3 | 34 | 17.0 |
| 2 | Tulsa | 2 | 17 | 15 | 2 | 34 | 17.0 |
| 4 | South Florida | 2 | 26 | 9 | 2 | 37 | 18.5 |
| 5 | Cincinnati | 3 | 20 | 29 | 6 | 55 | 18.3 |
| 5 | Memphis | 3 | 20 | 29 | 6 | 55 | 18.3 |
| 7 | UCF | 2 | 24 | 31 | 2 | 57 | 28.5 |
| 8 | SMU | 3 | 26 | 33 | 2 | 61 | 20.3 |
| 8 | Navy | 3 | 41 | 16 | 4 | 61 | 20.3 |
| 10 | Tulane | 4 | 37 | 34 | 7 | 78 | 19.5 |