2022 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Winning Record Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Force | 3 | 16 | 27 | 0 | 43 | 14.3 |
| 2 | San Jose State | 4 | 31 | 39 | 3 | 73 | 18.3 |
| 3 | UNLV | 5 | 64 | 42 | 6 | 112 | 22.4 |
| 4 | Boise State | 7 | 51 | 48 | 5 | 104 | 14.9 |
| 5 | New Mexico | 7 | 75 | 53 | 8 | 136 | 19.4 |
| 6 | Colorado State | 7 | 73 | 67 | 10 | 150 | 21.4 |
| 7 | San Diego State | 7 | 51 | 68 | 13 | 132 | 18.9 |
| 7 | Wyoming | 7 | 70 | 68 | 11 | 149 | 21.3 |
| 9 | Hawai'i | 7 | 76 | 69 | 8 | 153 | 21.9 |
| 10 | Utah State | 7 | 73 | 70 | 13 | 156 | 22.3 |
| 11 | Fresno State | 8 | 63 | 77 | 13 | 153 | 19.1 |
| 11 | Nevada | 7 | 64 | 77 | 16 | 157 | 22.4 |