2017 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah State | 1 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 16 | 16.0 |
| 2 | Boise State | 2 | 11 | 19 | 3 | 33 | 16.5 |
| 3 | Wyoming | 1 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 3 | Colorado State | 1 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 3 | Fresno State | 2 | 9 | 24 | 3 | 36 | 18.0 |
| 6 | San Diego State | 1 | 28 | 1 | 2 | 31 | 31.0 |