2021 American Athletic Conference Leaders Opponent Kickoff Returns - Games in August/September Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Ret. | Yards | Avg. | TD | Ret./G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UCF | 3 | 6 | 89 | 14.83 | 0 | 2.0 | 29.7 |
| 2 | Cincinnati | 3 | 7 | 110 | 15.71 | 0 | 2.3 | 36.7 |
| 3 | Houston | 4 | 7 | 118 | 16.86 | 0 | 1.8 | 29.5 |
| 3 | Memphis | 4 | 14 | 236 | 16.86 | 0 | 3.5 | 59.0 |
| 5 | Tulane | 4 | 3 | 56 | 18.67 | 0 | 0.8 | 14.0 |
| 6 | South Florida | 4 | 7 | 138 | 19.71 | 0 | 1.8 | 34.5 |
| 7 | SMU | 4 | 11 | 237 | 21.55 | 0 | 2.8 | 59.3 |
| 8 | Navy | 3 | 6 | 133 | 22.17 | 0 | 2.0 | 44.3 |
| 9 | East Carolina | 4 | 10 | 242 | 24.20 | 0 | 2.5 | 60.5 |
| 10 | Temple | 4 | 12 | 314 | 26.17 | 0 | 3.0 | 78.5 |
| 11 | Tulsa | 4 | 16 | 434 | 27.13 | 2 | 4.0 | 108.5 |