2023 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Force | 5 | 25 | 24 | 3 | 52 | 10.4 |
| 1 | Wyoming | 5 | 34 | 63 | 3 | 100 | 20.0 |
| 3 | San Jose State | 5 | 45 | 51 | 5 | 101 | 20.2 |
| 4 | Fresno State | 5 | 36 | 37 | 6 | 79 | 15.8 |
| 4 | Boise State | 5 | 43 | 48 | 6 | 97 | 19.4 |
| 4 | Nevada | 4 | 34 | 54 | 6 | 94 | 23.5 |
| 7 | San Diego State | 4 | 35 | 50 | 10 | 95 | 23.8 |
| 8 | New Mexico | 4 | 32 | 39 | 11 | 82 | 20.5 |
| 8 | UNLV | 5 | 36 | 59 | 11 | 106 | 21.2 |
| 8 | Colorado State | 4 | 30 | 57 | 11 | 98 | 24.5 |
| 11 | Hawai'i | 5 | 37 | 49 | 12 | 98 | 19.6 |
| 11 | Utah State | 5 | 50 | 57 | 12 | 119 | 23.8 |