2021 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Force | 4 | 23 | 30 | 3 | 56 | 14.0 |
| 2 | Wyoming | 4 | 36 | 24 | 4 | 64 | 16.0 |
| 2 | Utah State | 4 | 27 | 48 | 4 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 4 | UNLV | 4 | 31 | 57 | 6 | 94 | 23.5 |
| 5 | San Jose State | 5 | 38 | 52 | 8 | 98 | 19.6 |
| 5 | Boise State | 4 | 37 | 39 | 8 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 7 | San Diego State | 4 | 34 | 26 | 9 | 69 | 17.3 |
| 7 | New Mexico | 4 | 45 | 25 | 9 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 7 | Nevada | 5 | 30 | 72 | 9 | 111 | 22.2 |
| 10 | Colorado State | 4 | 36 | 30 | 11 | 77 | 19.3 |
| 10 | Fresno State | 4 | 31 | 48 | 11 | 90 | 22.5 |
| 12 | Hawai'i | 4 | 37 | 64 | 13 | 114 | 28.5 |