2011 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/09/2012
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise State | 3 | 19 | 26 | 3 | 48 | 16.0 |
| 2 | Colorado State | 4 | 39 | 26 | 6 | 71 | 17.8 |
| 3 | San Diego State | 4 | 47 | 22 | 5 | 74 | 18.5 |
| 4 | TCU | 4 | 28 | 48 | 3 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 5 | Air Force | 3 | 33 | 24 | 4 | 61 | 20.3 |
| 6 | UNLV | 4 | 28 | 48 | 8 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 7 | Wyoming | 4 | 39 | 48 | 6 | 93 | 23.3 |
| 8 | New Mexico | 4 | 46 | 52 | 5 | 103 | 25.8 |