2012 Western Athletic Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - All Games through 01/07/2013
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose State | 13 | 84 | 128 | 17 | 229 | 17.6 |
| 2 | Utah State | 13 | 90 | 116 | 34 | 240 | 18.5 |
| 3 | New Mexico State | 12 | 127 | 128 | 17 | 272 | 22.7 |
| 4 | UTSA | 10 | 66 | 136 | 26 | 228 | 22.8 |
| 5 | Idaho | 12 | 108 | 146 | 26 | 280 | 23.3 |
| 6 | Texas State | 12 | 145 | 141 | 23 | 309 | 25.8 |
| 7 | Louisiana Tech | 12 | 109 | 172 | 30 | 311 | 25.9 |