2020 American Athletic Conference Leaders Penalties - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/11/2021
| Name | G | Pen. | Yards | Pen./G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Florida | 3 | 13 | 110 | 4.3 | 36.7 |
| 2 | Memphis | 1 | 4 | 50 | 4.0 | 50.0 |
| 2 | Navy | 2 | 12 | 100 | 6.0 | 50.0 |
| 2 | Tulsa | 1 | 7 | 50 | 7.0 | 50.0 |
| 5 | Tulane | 1 | 7 | 63 | 7.0 | 63.0 |
| 6 | SMU | 2 | 17 | 130 | 8.5 | 65.0 |
| 7 | Cincinnati | 2 | 23 | 146 | 11.5 | 73.0 |
| 8 | Houston | 2 | 15 | 150 | 7.5 | 75.0 |
| 8 | East Carolina | 2 | 17 | 150 | 8.5 | 75.0 |
| 10 | UCF | 3 | 30 | 243 | 10.0 | 81.0 |