2026 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 11/03/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota State | 1 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 15.0 |
| 2 | Nevada | 1 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 14.0 |
| 2 | Hawaii | 1 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 16.0 |
| 4 | UTEP | 1 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 5 | San Jose State | 2 | 19 | 23 | 3 | 45 | 22.5 |
| 6 | Northern Illinois | 2 | 20 | 26 | 2 | 48 | 24.0 |