2026 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent Punt Returns - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 10/31/2026
| Name | G | Ret. | Yards | Avg. | TD | Ret./G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | 1 | 3 | 28 | 9.33 | 0 | 3.0 | 28.0 |
| 2 | Hawaii | 1 | 3 | 31 | 10.33 | 0 | 3.0 | 31.0 |
| 2 | UTEP | 1 | 2 | 31 | 15.50 | 0 | 2.0 | 31.0 |
| 4 | San Jose State | 2 | 2 | 56 | 28.00 | 0 | 1.0 | 28.0 |
| 5 | North Dakota State | 1 | 4 | 69 | 17.25 | 0 | 4.0 | 69.0 |
| 6 | Northern Illinois | 2 | 7 | 193 | 27.57 | 2 | 3.5 | 96.5 |