2024 Mountain West Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 11/21/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | 3 | 38 | 33 | 8 | 79 | 26.3 |
| 2 | San Jose State | 2 | 8 | 30 | 7 | 45 | 22.5 |
| 2 | Colorado State | 3 | 19 | 24 | 7 | 50 | 16.7 |
| 4 | Fresno State | 2 | 8 | 26 | 6 | 40 | 20.0 |
| 4 | UNLV | 4 | 36 | 30 | 6 | 72 | 18.0 |
| 4 | Nevada | 3 | 25 | 15 | 6 | 46 | 15.3 |
| 7 | Boise State | 2 | 19 | 16 | 5 | 40 | 20.0 |
| 8 | Hawai'i | 2 | 9 | 22 | 4 | 35 | 17.5 |
| 8 | San Diego State | 3 | 13 | 27 | 4 | 44 | 14.7 |
| 10 | Utah State | 3 | 17 | 25 | 3 | 45 | 15.0 |
| 10 | Wyoming | 2 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 20 | 10.0 |
| 12 | Air Force | 2 | 26 | 7 | 2 | 35 | 17.5 |