2017 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | 1 | 4 | 20 | 1 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 2 | Hawai'i | 1 | 6 | 17 | 2 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 3 | San Diego State | 2 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 25 | 12.5 |
| 4 | Air Force | 1 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 5 | Boise State | 3 | 14 | 45 | 1 | 60 | 20.0 |
| 6 | UNLV | 1 | 16 | 17 | 1 | 34 | 34.0 |
| 7 | Nevada | 2 | 17 | 34 | 7 | 58 | 29.0 |
| 8 | Fresno State | 2 | 21 | 25 | 3 | 49 | 24.5 |
| 9 | Utah State | 2 | 22 | 23 | 6 | 51 | 25.5 |
| 10 | Colorado State | 3 | 25 | 36 | 4 | 65 | 21.7 |
| 11 | Wyoming | 2 | 27 | 17 | 4 | 48 | 24.0 |
| 12 | San Jose State | 2 | 33 | 25 | 3 | 61 | 30.5 |