2026 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 11/03/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | 4 | 35 | 23 | 3 | 61 | 15.3 |
| 2 | San Jose State | 5 | 52 | 43 | 6 | 101 | 20.2 |
| 3 | North Dakota State | 6 | 41 | 36 | 7 | 84 | 14.0 |
| 3 | UTEP | 4 | 37 | 37 | 7 | 81 | 20.3 |
| 3 | Wyoming | 5 | 56 | 46 | 7 | 109 | 21.8 |
| 6 | Air Force | 5 | 38 | 40 | 8 | 86 | 17.2 |
| 6 | Hawaii | 5 | 38 | 41 | 8 | 87 | 17.4 |
| 6 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 61 | 28 | 8 | 97 | 24.3 |
| 9 | New Mexico | 4 | 16 | 33 | 10 | 59 | 14.8 |
| 9 | UNLV | 4 | 52 | 26 | 10 | 88 | 22.0 |