2011 Western Athletic Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - All Games through 01/09/2012
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | 13 | 92 | 127 | 23 | 242 | 18.6 |
| 2 | San Jose State | 12 | 122 | 115 | 15 | 252 | 21.0 |
| 3 | Louisiana Tech | 13 | 106 | 140 | 16 | 262 | 20.2 |
| 4 | Hawai'i | 13 | 102 | 146 | 17 | 265 | 20.4 |
| 5 | Fresno State | 13 | 97 | 147 | 23 | 267 | 20.5 |
| 6 | Idaho | 12 | 103 | 148 | 21 | 272 | 22.7 |
| 7 | Utah State | 13 | 103 | 145 | 36 | 284 | 21.8 |
| 8 | New Mexico State | 13 | 147 | 142 | 24 | 313 | 24.1 |