2023 Mountain West Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawai'i | 6 | 29 | 68 | 17 | 114 | 19.0 |
| 2 | New Mexico | 5 | 43 | 53 | 16 | 112 | 22.4 |
| 3 | San Jose State | 5 | 37 | 53 | 13 | 103 | 20.6 |
| 4 | Fresno State | 5 | 35 | 74 | 11 | 120 | 24.0 |
| 4 | UNLV | 5 | 49 | 46 | 11 | 106 | 21.2 |
| 4 | Nevada | 5 | 29 | 37 | 11 | 77 | 15.4 |
| 7 | Utah State | 5 | 38 | 56 | 10 | 104 | 20.8 |
| 8 | Wyoming | 5 | 44 | 32 | 9 | 85 | 17.0 |
| 9 | Boise State | 5 | 48 | 53 | 7 | 108 | 21.6 |
| 10 | San Diego State | 6 | 49 | 50 | 6 | 105 | 17.5 |
| 11 | Air Force | 5 | 96 | 14 | 5 | 115 | 23.0 |
| 11 | Colorado State | 4 | 11 | 69 | 5 | 85 | 21.3 |