2023 American Athletic Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - All Games through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SMU | 14 | 92 | 120 | 21 | 233 | 16.6 |
| 2 | East Carolina | 12 | 74 | 113 | 25 | 212 | 17.7 |
| 3 | Navy | 12 | 84 | 114 | 17 | 215 | 17.9 |
| 4 | UTSA | 13 | 93 | 133 | 20 | 246 | 18.9 |
| 5 | Charlotte | 12 | 100 | 103 | 26 | 229 | 19.1 |
| 5 | Tulane | 14 | 96 | 151 | 21 | 268 | 19.1 |
| 7 | Rice | 13 | 96 | 129 | 26 | 251 | 19.3 |
| 8 | Memphis | 13 | 99 | 142 | 20 | 261 | 20.1 |
| 9 | Tulsa | 12 | 96 | 142 | 15 | 253 | 21.1 |
| 9 | South Florida | 13 | 103 | 141 | 30 | 274 | 21.1 |
| 11 | Florida Atlantic | 12 | 109 | 140 | 16 | 265 | 22.1 |
| 12 | Temple | 12 | 130 | 128 | 19 | 277 | 23.1 |
| 13 | North Texas | 12 | 151 | 117 | 13 | 281 | 23.4 |
| 14 | UAB | 12 | 130 | 127 | 25 | 282 | 23.5 |