2022 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Unranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | 10 | 74 | 65 | 18 | 157 | 15.7 |
| 2 | Boise State | 11 | 79 | 68 | 11 | 158 | 14.4 |
| 3 | San Diego State | 11 | 72 | 90 | 19 | 181 | 16.5 |
| 4 | Air Force | 13 | 71 | 91 | 6 | 168 | 12.9 |
| 4 | UNLV | 10 | 96 | 91 | 21 | 208 | 20.8 |
| 6 | Fresno State | 12 | 86 | 97 | 21 | 204 | 17.0 |
| 7 | Nevada | 11 | 88 | 99 | 22 | 209 | 19.0 |
| 7 | Colorado State | 11 | 100 | 99 | 19 | 218 | 19.8 |
| 9 | Hawai'i | 11 | 107 | 103 | 21 | 231 | 21.0 |
| 10 | Utah State | 12 | 119 | 106 | 22 | 247 | 20.6 |
| 11 | San Jose State | 11 | 86 | 107 | 14 | 207 | 18.8 |
| 12 | Wyoming | 12 | 107 | 113 | 17 | 237 | 19.8 |