2021 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Force | 5 | 34 | 26 | 3 | 63 | 12.6 |
| 2 | Colorado State | 4 | 22 | 36 | 9 | 67 | 16.8 |
| 3 | Fresno State | 5 | 26 | 38 | 12 | 76 | 15.2 |
| 3 | New Mexico | 4 | 21 | 38 | 8 | 67 | 16.8 |
| 5 | Wyoming | 5 | 51 | 40 | 15 | 106 | 21.2 |
| 6 | Boise State | 4 | 37 | 42 | 10 | 89 | 22.3 |
| 7 | San Jose State | 4 | 27 | 45 | 11 | 83 | 20.8 |
| 7 | Nevada | 5 | 53 | 45 | 6 | 104 | 20.8 |
| 9 | San Diego State | 5 | 17 | 52 | 15 | 84 | 16.8 |
| 10 | UNLV | 4 | 42 | 53 | 6 | 101 | 25.3 |
| 11 | Hawai'i | 5 | 54 | 61 | 7 | 122 | 24.4 |
| 12 | Utah State | 5 | 41 | 65 | 10 | 116 | 23.2 |