2011 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 01/09/2012
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TCU | 7 | 37 | 53 | 12 | 102 | 14.6 |
| 2 | Boise State | 7 | 49 | 55 | 12 | 116 | 16.6 |
| 3 | San Diego State | 7 | 63 | 58 | 10 | 131 | 18.7 |
| 4 | Air Force | 7 | 79 | 56 | 5 | 140 | 20.0 |
| 5 | Wyoming | 7 | 83 | 55 | 5 | 143 | 20.4 |
| 6 | New Mexico | 7 | 79 | 65 | 6 | 150 | 21.4 |
| 7 | UNLV | 7 | 81 | 59 | 11 | 151 | 21.6 |
| 8 | Colorado State | 7 | 92 | 57 | 11 | 160 | 22.9 |