2023 American Athletic Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SMU | 9 | 50 | 79 | 16 | 145 | 16.1 |
| 2 | East Carolina | 8 | 45 | 73 | 12 | 130 | 16.3 |
| 3 | Charlotte | 8 | 66 | 64 | 19 | 149 | 18.6 |
| 4 | Navy | 8 | 51 | 87 | 14 | 152 | 19.0 |
| 4 | Tulane | 9 | 55 | 103 | 13 | 171 | 19.0 |
| 6 | UTSA | 8 | 57 | 88 | 12 | 157 | 19.6 |
| 7 | Tulsa | 8 | 64 | 89 | 6 | 159 | 19.9 |
| 8 | Rice | 8 | 63 | 82 | 18 | 163 | 20.4 |
| 9 | Memphis | 8 | 70 | 88 | 16 | 174 | 21.8 |
| 10 | Florida Atlantic | 8 | 77 | 91 | 9 | 177 | 22.1 |
| 11 | South Florida | 8 | 72 | 97 | 14 | 183 | 22.9 |
| 12 | North Texas | 8 | 111 | 71 | 7 | 189 | 23.6 |
| 13 | UAB | 8 | 91 | 83 | 16 | 190 | 23.8 |
| 14 | Temple | 8 | 91 | 100 | 14 | 205 | 25.6 |