2025 Mountain West Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 09/13/2025
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | 1 | 4 | 13 | 4 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 2 | Utah State | 1 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 3 | San Jose State | 1 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 16.0 |
| 4 | Wyoming | 1 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 15.0 |
| 5 | Nevada | 1 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 13.0 |