2011 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Unranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2012
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TCU | 11 | 66 | 97 | 18 | 181 | 16.5 |
| 2 | Boise State | 11 | 70 | 80 | 22 | 172 | 15.6 |
| 3 | San Diego State | 10 | 84 | 80 | 13 | 177 | 17.7 |
| 4 | UNLV | 9 | 91 | 99 | 17 | 207 | 23.0 |
| 5 | Colorado State | 10 | 107 | 76 | 16 | 199 | 19.9 |
| 6 | Wyoming | 10 | 115 | 82 | 13 | 210 | 21.0 |
| 7 | New Mexico | 9 | 123 | 86 | 6 | 215 | 23.9 |
| 8 | Air Force | 11 | 134 | 80 | 12 | 226 | 20.5 |