2026 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Unranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 09/19/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Force | 2 | 11 | 12 | 3 | 26 | 13.0 |
| 2 | UTEP | 2 | 16 | 14 | 1 | 31 | 15.5 |
| 3 | New Mexico | 3 | 15 | 16 | 2 | 33 | 11.0 |
| 4 | Northern Illinois | 2 | 15 | 24 | 2 | 41 | 20.5 |
| 5 | San Jose State | 3 | 20 | 26 | 3 | 49 | 16.3 |
| 6 | Wyoming | 3 | 34 | 18 | 3 | 55 | 18.3 |
| 7 | UNLV | 3 | 24 | 30 | 8 | 62 | 20.7 |
| 7 | Hawaii | 3 | 30 | 26 | 6 | 62 | 20.7 |
| 9 | North Dakota State | 4 | 26 | 29 | 8 | 63 | 15.8 |
| 9 | Nevada | 3 | 26 | 29 | 8 | 63 | 21.0 |