2011 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/09/2012
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado State | 1 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 2 | UNLV | 1 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 3 | Air Force | 1 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 4 | Wyoming | 2 | 32 | 11 | 5 | 48 | 24.0 |
| 5 | TCU | 2 | 8 | 15 | 2 | 25 | 12.5 |
| 6 | Boise State | 2 | 7 | 19 | 4 | 30 | 15.0 |
| 7 | New Mexico | 1 | 8 | 21 | 2 | 31 | 31.0 |
| 8 | San Diego State | 2 | 9 | 27 | 2 | 38 | 19.0 |