2023 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games Lost Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Force | 4 | 28 | 29 | 6 | 63 | 15.8 |
| 2 | Wyoming | 4 | 47 | 29 | 2 | 78 | 19.5 |
| 3 | UNLV | 5 | 40 | 55 | 9 | 104 | 20.8 |
| 4 | San Diego State | 8 | 90 | 68 | 9 | 167 | 20.9 |
| 5 | New Mexico | 8 | 84 | 63 | 22 | 169 | 21.1 |
| 6 | Boise State | 6 | 45 | 77 | 5 | 127 | 21.2 |
| 7 | Nevada | 10 | 95 | 109 | 16 | 220 | 22.0 |
| 8 | Hawai'i | 8 | 77 | 84 | 17 | 178 | 22.3 |
| 9 | San Jose State | 6 | 74 | 58 | 5 | 137 | 22.8 |
| 10 | Utah State | 7 | 90 | 57 | 14 | 161 | 23.0 |
| 11 | Fresno State | 4 | 52 | 37 | 6 | 95 | 23.8 |
| 12 | Colorado State | 7 | 71 | 89 | 12 | 172 | 24.6 |