2023 Mountain West Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | 8 | 88 | 83 | 21 | 192 | 24.0 |
| 2 | Utah State | 8 | 82 | 80 | 20 | 182 | 22.8 |
| 3 | Boise State | 9 | 107 | 79 | 12 | 198 | 22.0 |
| 4 | Air Force | 8 | 127 | 28 | 13 | 168 | 21.0 |
| 5 | UNLV | 9 | 77 | 95 | 13 | 185 | 20.6 |
| 6 | San Jose State | 8 | 81 | 74 | 8 | 163 | 20.4 |
| 6 | Colorado State | 8 | 52 | 96 | 15 | 163 | 20.4 |
| 8 | Hawai'i | 8 | 46 | 98 | 13 | 157 | 19.6 |
| 9 | Wyoming | 8 | 69 | 69 | 14 | 152 | 19.0 |
| 10 | Fresno State | 8 | 47 | 95 | 9 | 151 | 18.9 |
| 11 | Nevada | 8 | 62 | 57 | 21 | 140 | 17.5 |
| 12 | San Diego State | 8 | 66 | 64 | 7 | 137 | 17.1 |