2023 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego State | 2 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 36 | 18.0 |
| 2 | Wyoming | 3 | 37 | 24 | 2 | 63 | 21.0 |
| 3 | Nevada | 3 | 22 | 26 | 7 | 55 | 18.3 |
| 4 | UNLV | 3 | 19 | 27 | 7 | 53 | 17.7 |
| 5 | Air Force | 3 | 13 | 30 | 2 | 45 | 15.0 |
| 6 | Hawai'i | 3 | 30 | 31 | 3 | 64 | 21.3 |
| 6 | Utah State | 3 | 35 | 31 | 7 | 73 | 24.3 |
| 8 | Boise State | 3 | 14 | 32 | 2 | 48 | 16.0 |
| 9 | New Mexico | 3 | 21 | 33 | 11 | 65 | 21.7 |
| 10 | Colorado State | 4 | 51 | 36 | 7 | 94 | 23.5 |
| 11 | San Jose State | 4 | 29 | 38 | 3 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 12 | Fresno State | 3 | 27 | 43 | 9 | 79 | 26.3 |