2023 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Force | 5 | 30 | 32 | 5 | 67 | 13.4 |
| 2 | Fresno State | 5 | 33 | 43 | 8 | 84 | 16.8 |
| 3 | New Mexico | 5 | 41 | 46 | 13 | 100 | 20.0 |
| 4 | Boise State | 5 | 40 | 54 | 7 | 101 | 20.2 |
| 5 | UNLV | 5 | 34 | 58 | 12 | 104 | 20.8 |
| 5 | San Jose State | 5 | 61 | 41 | 2 | 104 | 20.8 |
| 5 | Hawai'i | 6 | 53 | 56 | 16 | 125 | 20.8 |
| 8 | Wyoming | 5 | 40 | 65 | 6 | 111 | 22.2 |
| 9 | Nevada | 5 | 40 | 66 | 7 | 113 | 22.6 |
| 10 | San Diego State | 6 | 64 | 63 | 11 | 138 | 23.0 |
| 11 | Utah State | 5 | 56 | 52 | 11 | 119 | 23.8 |
| 12 | Colorado State | 4 | 30 | 57 | 11 | 98 | 24.5 |