2026 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 10/31/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Force | 3 | 10 | 23 | 4 | 37 | 12.3 |
| 2 | New Mexico | 4 | 22 | 30 | 3 | 55 | 13.8 |
| 3 | North Dakota State | 3 | 16 | 20 | 6 | 42 | 14.0 |
| 4 | Wyoming | 3 | 34 | 18 | 3 | 55 | 18.3 |
| 5 | Nevada | 4 | 33 | 35 | 9 | 77 | 19.3 |
| 6 | San Jose State | 4 | 32 | 42 | 4 | 78 | 19.5 |
| 7 | UNLV | 4 | 29 | 42 | 10 | 81 | 20.3 |
| 8 | UTEP | 4 | 34 | 44 | 5 | 83 | 20.8 |
| 9 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 34 | 45 | 5 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 10 | Hawaii | 3 | 31 | 29 | 5 | 65 | 21.7 |