2022 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise State | 3 | 20 | 13 | 2 | 35 | 11.7 |
| 2 | New Mexico | 3 | 25 | 21 | 6 | 52 | 17.3 |
| 3 | San Diego State | 3 | 12 | 39 | 3 | 54 | 18.0 |
| 4 | San Jose State | 4 | 20 | 33 | 7 | 60 | 15.0 |
| 4 | Air Force | 4 | 30 | 28 | 2 | 60 | 15.0 |
| 6 | Utah State | 3 | 38 | 20 | 3 | 61 | 20.3 |
| 7 | UNLV | 3 | 51 | 20 | 2 | 73 | 24.3 |
| 8 | Nevada | 4 | 26 | 39 | 10 | 75 | 18.8 |
| 9 | Wyoming | 4 | 36 | 37 | 6 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 9 | Hawai'i | 4 | 37 | 38 | 4 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 11 | Fresno State | 5 | 39 | 41 | 9 | 89 | 17.8 |
| 11 | Colorado State | 4 | 36 | 43 | 10 | 89 | 22.3 |