2023 Mountain West Conference Leaders First Downs - Games Lost Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | 8 | 73 | 87 | 25 | 185 | 23.1 |
| 2 | Boise State | 6 | 59 | 61 | 10 | 130 | 21.7 |
| 3 | Utah State | 7 | 46 | 80 | 14 | 140 | 20.0 |
| 3 | San Jose State | 6 | 41 | 62 | 17 | 120 | 20.0 |
| 5 | Colorado State | 7 | 35 | 92 | 12 | 139 | 19.9 |
| 6 | UNLV | 5 | 28 | 55 | 15 | 98 | 19.6 |
| 7 | Hawai'i | 8 | 33 | 100 | 18 | 151 | 18.9 |
| 8 | Air Force | 4 | 41 | 20 | 13 | 74 | 18.5 |
| 9 | San Diego State | 8 | 59 | 65 | 10 | 134 | 16.8 |
| 10 | Fresno State | 4 | 22 | 42 | 2 | 66 | 16.5 |
| 11 | Nevada | 10 | 66 | 74 | 23 | 163 | 16.3 |
| 12 | Wyoming | 4 | 24 | 31 | 4 | 59 | 14.8 |