2011 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2012
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise State | 2 | 8 | 25 | 2 | 35 | 17.5 |
| 2 | TCU | 2 | 13 | 32 | 6 | 51 | 25.5 |
| 3 | Air Force | 2 | 21 | 25 | 1 | 47 | 23.5 |
| 4 | UNLV | 3 | 30 | 26 | 3 | 59 | 19.7 |
| 4 | Colorado State | 2 | 30 | 21 | 1 | 52 | 26.0 |
| 6 | New Mexico | 3 | 33 | 50 | 4 | 87 | 29.0 |
| 7 | San Diego State | 3 | 35 | 27 | 4 | 66 | 22.0 |
| 8 | Wyoming | 3 | 39 | 36 | 3 | 78 | 26.0 |