2015 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/11/2016
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose State | 4 | 45 | 23 | 2 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 2 | Air Force | 3 | 13 | 28 | 6 | 47 | 15.7 |
| 3 | Utah State | 3 | 15 | 30 | 5 | 50 | 16.7 |
| 3 | Colorado State | 4 | 30 | 30 | 10 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 5 | Boise State | 4 | 13 | 36 | 7 | 56 | 14.0 |
| 5 | Wyoming | 4 | 35 | 36 | 5 | 76 | 19.0 |
| 7 | Hawai'i | 4 | 55 | 40 | 5 | 100 | 25.0 |
| 8 | San Diego State | 4 | 26 | 42 | 11 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 8 | New Mexico | 4 | 32 | 42 | 10 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 10 | UNLV | 4 | 42 | 43 | 7 | 92 | 23.0 |
| 11 | Fresno State | 4 | 43 | 49 | 6 | 98 | 24.5 |
| 12 | Nevada | 4 | 40 | 51 | 9 | 100 | 25.0 |