2022 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNLV | 1 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 2 | Nevada | 1 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 15.0 |
| 3 | Air Force | 2 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 19 | 9.5 |
| 3 | Boise State | 1 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 5 | San Jose State | 1 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 6 | New Mexico | 1 | 11 | 16 | 1 | 28 | 28.0 |
| 6 | Utah State | 1 | 11 | 14 | 5 | 30 | 30.0 |
| 8 | Wyoming | 1 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 26 | 26.0 |
| 9 | Colorado State | 2 | 20 | 25 | 1 | 46 | 23.0 |
| 9 | San Diego State | 2 | 20 | 25 | 2 | 47 | 23.5 |
| 11 | Fresno State | 3 | 28 | 31 | 6 | 65 | 21.7 |
| 11 | Hawai'i | 2 | 28 | 20 | 3 | 51 | 25.5 |