2026 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games Lost Only through 11/03/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | 1 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 14 | 14.0 |
| 2 | North Dakota State | 2 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 31 | 15.5 |
| 3 | Air Force | 2 | 16 | 13 | 2 | 31 | 15.5 |
| 4 | Wyoming | 3 | 40 | 18 | 3 | 61 | 20.3 |
| 5 | UNLV | 3 | 40 | 20 | 7 | 67 | 22.3 |
| 6 | Nevada | 5 | 49 | 38 | 10 | 97 | 19.4 |
| 7 | San Jose State | 5 | 52 | 46 | 3 | 101 | 20.2 |
| 8 | Hawaii | 6 | 54 | 52 | 9 | 115 | 19.2 |
| 9 | Northern Illinois | 8 | 95 | 73 | 13 | 181 | 22.6 |
| 10 | UTEP | 7 | 63 | 77 | 11 | 151 | 21.6 |