2026 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 09/19/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Force | 2 | 11 | 12 | 3 | 26 | 13.0 |
| 2 | New Mexico | 3 | 15 | 16 | 2 | 33 | 11.0 |
| 3 | UNLV | 3 | 24 | 30 | 8 | 62 | 20.7 |
| 4 | North Dakota State | 4 | 26 | 29 | 8 | 63 | 15.8 |
| 4 | Nevada | 3 | 26 | 29 | 8 | 63 | 21.0 |
| 6 | UTEP | 3 | 27 | 29 | 2 | 58 | 19.3 |
| 7 | Northern Illinois | 3 | 28 | 35 | 4 | 67 | 22.3 |
| 8 | Hawaii | 3 | 30 | 26 | 6 | 62 | 20.7 |
| 9 | San Jose State | 4 | 32 | 42 | 4 | 78 | 19.5 |
| 10 | Wyoming | 3 | 34 | 18 | 3 | 55 | 18.3 |