2023 Mountain West Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. FBS (I-A) Teams Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | 11 | 112 | 112 | 31 | 255 | 23.2 |
| 2 | Utah State | 12 | 105 | 127 | 29 | 261 | 21.8 |
| 2 | Nevada | 11 | 80 | 77 | 29 | 186 | 16.9 |
| 4 | UNLV | 13 | 106 | 135 | 26 | 267 | 20.5 |
| 5 | San Jose State | 12 | 107 | 115 | 24 | 246 | 20.5 |
| 5 | Hawai'i | 12 | 63 | 145 | 24 | 232 | 19.3 |
| 5 | Wyoming | 12 | 105 | 94 | 24 | 223 | 18.6 |
| 8 | Air Force | 12 | 170 | 41 | 21 | 232 | 19.3 |
| 9 | Boise State | 13 | 144 | 118 | 18 | 280 | 21.5 |
| 9 | Fresno State | 12 | 73 | 163 | 18 | 254 | 21.2 |
| 9 | Colorado State | 11 | 60 | 145 | 18 | 223 | 20.3 |
| 12 | San Diego State | 11 | 84 | 93 | 11 | 188 | 17.1 |