2011 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/09/2012
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | 4 | 68 | 36 | 1 | 105 | 26.3 |
| 2 | Wyoming | 3 | 37 | 22 | 3 | 62 | 20.7 |
| 3 | San Diego State | 3 | 37 | 28 | 5 | 70 | 23.3 |
| 3 | Colorado State | 4 | 45 | 44 | 5 | 94 | 23.5 |
| 3 | UNLV | 3 | 38 | 33 | 5 | 76 | 25.3 |
| 6 | Air Force | 5 | 59 | 53 | 6 | 118 | 23.6 |
| 7 | Boise State | 4 | 30 | 17 | 8 | 55 | 13.8 |
| 8 | TCU | 4 | 27 | 31 | 10 | 68 | 17.0 |