2022 American Athletic Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulane | 5 | 37 | 30 | 1 | 68 | 13.6 |
| 2 | Temple | 4 | 28 | 25 | 4 | 57 | 14.3 |
| 3 | Navy | 3 | 10 | 34 | 3 | 47 | 15.7 |
| 4 | UCF | 4 | 27 | 31 | 9 | 67 | 16.8 |
| 5 | East Carolina | 4 | 32 | 37 | 4 | 73 | 18.3 |
| 6 | SMU | 4 | 33 | 35 | 6 | 74 | 18.5 |
| 7 | Cincinnati | 4 | 29 | 37 | 11 | 77 | 19.3 |
| 8 | Tulsa | 4 | 41 | 31 | 8 | 80 | 20.0 |
| 9 | Memphis | 4 | 33 | 54 | 9 | 96 | 24.0 |
| 9 | South Florida | 4 | 44 | 45 | 7 | 96 | 24.0 |
| 9 | Houston | 5 | 44 | 63 | 13 | 120 | 24.0 |