2026 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - All Games through 11/03/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | 8 | 38 | 63 | 13 | 114 | 14.3 |
| 2 | Air Force | 8 | 48 | 63 | 12 | 123 | 15.4 |
| 3 | North Dakota State | 9 | 57 | 56 | 13 | 126 | 14.0 |
| 4 | Nevada | 8 | 68 | 58 | 12 | 138 | 17.3 |
| 5 | Hawaii | 8 | 69 | 70 | 13 | 152 | 19.0 |
| 6 | UTEP | 8 | 71 | 81 | 12 | 164 | 20.5 |
| 6 | Wyoming | 8 | 90 | 64 | 10 | 164 | 20.5 |
| 8 | UNLV | 8 | 81 | 68 | 20 | 169 | 21.1 |
| 9 | San Jose State | 9 | 84 | 85 | 10 | 179 | 19.9 |
| 10 | Northern Illinois | 8 | 95 | 73 | 13 | 181 | 22.6 |