2020 American Athletic Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games Lost Only through 01/11/2021
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulsa | 3 | 22 | 26 | 3 | 51 | 17.0 |
| 2 | Cincinnati | 1 | 4 | 13 | 2 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 3 | Navy | 7 | 71 | 57 | 8 | 136 | 19.4 |
| 4 | Temple | 6 | 69 | 54 | 6 | 129 | 21.5 |
| 5 | Houston | 5 | 49 | 53 | 8 | 110 | 22.0 |
| 6 | SMU | 3 | 28 | 40 | 4 | 72 | 24.0 |
| 7 | East Carolina | 6 | 67 | 71 | 7 | 145 | 24.2 |
| 8 | South Florida | 8 | 89 | 93 | 12 | 194 | 24.3 |
| 9 | Tulane | 6 | 69 | 70 | 8 | 147 | 24.5 |
| 10 | Memphis | 3 | 29 | 42 | 4 | 75 | 25.0 |
| 11 | UCF | 4 | 45 | 67 | 12 | 124 | 31.0 |