2021 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresno State | 1 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 16 | 16.0 |
| 2 | Utah State | 2 | 17 | 19 | 4 | 40 | 20.0 |
| 3 | San Diego State | 2 | 12 | 22 | 10 | 44 | 22.0 |
| 4 | Air Force | 1 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 4 | Nevada | 1 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 6 | Wyoming | 1 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 29 | 29.0 |