2017 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Winning Record Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado State | 4 | 42 | 47 | 3 | 92 | 23.0 |
| 2 | New Mexico | 7 | 43 | 84 | 10 | 137 | 19.6 |
| 2 | UNLV | 3 | 43 | 34 | 3 | 80 | 26.7 |
| 4 | Hawai'i | 4 | 45 | 31 | 5 | 81 | 20.3 |
| 5 | Fresno State | 7 | 48 | 74 | 8 | 130 | 18.6 |
| 6 | Utah State | 6 | 50 | 73 | 14 | 137 | 22.8 |
| 7 | Boise State | 8 | 53 | 87 | 11 | 151 | 18.9 |
| 8 | Wyoming | 6 | 63 | 49 | 8 | 120 | 20.0 |
| 9 | San Diego State | 6 | 65 | 34 | 9 | 108 | 18.0 |
| 10 | Nevada | 7 | 66 | 99 | 15 | 180 | 25.7 |
| 11 | Air Force | 7 | 76 | 47 | 12 | 135 | 19.3 |
| 12 | San Jose State | 7 | 107 | 64 | 10 | 181 | 25.9 |