2022 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise State | 9 | 61 | 42 | 8 | 111 | 12.3 |
| 2 | Air Force | 8 | 47 | 57 | 3 | 107 | 13.4 |
| 3 | New Mexico | 8 | 79 | 58 | 14 | 151 | 18.9 |
| 4 | San Diego State | 8 | 54 | 61 | 11 | 126 | 15.8 |
| 5 | Colorado State | 8 | 78 | 62 | 12 | 152 | 19.0 |
| 6 | Utah State | 8 | 77 | 66 | 15 | 158 | 19.8 |
| 7 | Wyoming | 8 | 75 | 70 | 9 | 154 | 19.3 |
| 8 | UNLV | 8 | 83 | 73 | 14 | 170 | 21.3 |
| 9 | Fresno State | 9 | 68 | 74 | 12 | 154 | 17.1 |
| 10 | Nevada | 8 | 74 | 79 | 14 | 167 | 20.9 |
| 11 | Hawai'i | 8 | 73 | 80 | 10 | 163 | 20.4 |
| 12 | San Jose State | 8 | 55 | 81 | 12 | 148 | 18.5 |