2021 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Force | 8 | 47 | 77 | 11 | 135 | 16.9 |
| 2 | San Diego State | 9 | 54 | 89 | 18 | 161 | 17.9 |
| 3 | Hawai'i | 8 | 57 | 107 | 17 | 181 | 22.6 |
| 4 | Fresno State | 8 | 59 | 80 | 21 | 160 | 20.0 |
| 5 | San Jose State | 8 | 60 | 88 | 16 | 164 | 20.5 |
| 6 | Boise State | 8 | 64 | 62 | 11 | 137 | 17.1 |
| 7 | Wyoming | 8 | 70 | 77 | 10 | 157 | 19.6 |
| 8 | Utah State | 9 | 76 | 80 | 14 | 170 | 18.9 |
| 8 | UNLV | 8 | 76 | 75 | 7 | 158 | 19.8 |
| 10 | New Mexico | 8 | 78 | 63 | 16 | 157 | 19.6 |
| 10 | Nevada | 8 | 78 | 84 | 9 | 171 | 21.4 |
| 12 | Colorado State | 8 | 92 | 61 | 19 | 172 | 21.5 |