2011 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - All Games through 01/09/2012
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado State | 12 | 137 | 97 | 17 | 251 | 20.9 |
| 2 | Boise State | 13 | 78 | 105 | 24 | 207 | 15.9 |
| 2 | Air Force | 13 | 155 | 105 | 13 | 273 | 21.0 |
| 4 | San Diego State | 13 | 119 | 107 | 17 | 243 | 18.7 |
| 5 | Wyoming | 13 | 154 | 118 | 16 | 288 | 22.2 |
| 6 | UNLV | 12 | 121 | 125 | 20 | 266 | 22.2 |
| 7 | TCU | 13 | 79 | 129 | 24 | 232 | 17.8 |
| 8 | New Mexico | 12 | 156 | 136 | 10 | 302 | 25.2 |