2023 American Athletic Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida Atlantic | 4 | 30 | 38 | 10 | 78 | 19.5 |
| 2 | UAB | 3 | 33 | 27 | 8 | 68 | 22.7 |
| 3 | UTSA | 4 | 39 | 50 | 7 | 96 | 24.0 |
| 3 | Temple | 3 | 21 | 40 | 7 | 68 | 22.7 |
| 5 | South Florida | 3 | 35 | 28 | 6 | 69 | 23.0 |
| 5 | East Carolina | 3 | 17 | 23 | 6 | 46 | 15.3 |
| 7 | SMU | 3 | 26 | 46 | 5 | 77 | 25.7 |
| 7 | North Texas | 4 | 32 | 65 | 5 | 102 | 25.5 |
| 9 | Memphis | 3 | 22 | 39 | 4 | 65 | 21.7 |
| 9 | Rice | 3 | 20 | 41 | 4 | 65 | 21.7 |
| 11 | Tulane | 3 | 33 | 32 | 3 | 68 | 22.7 |
| 11 | Charlotte | 3 | 28 | 21 | 3 | 52 | 17.3 |
| 11 | Tulsa | 3 | 19 | 22 | 3 | 44 | 14.7 |
| 14 | Navy | 3 | 31 | 9 | 1 | 41 | 13.7 |