2026 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 10/13/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | 4 | 22 | 30 | 3 | 55 | 13.8 |
| 2 | Wyoming | 4 | 42 | 31 | 4 | 77 | 19.3 |
| 2 | San Jose State | 4 | 32 | 42 | 4 | 78 | 19.5 |
| 4 | UTEP | 4 | 34 | 44 | 5 | 83 | 20.8 |
| 4 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 34 | 45 | 5 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 6 | Air Force | 3 | 21 | 19 | 6 | 46 | 15.3 |
| 7 | North Dakota State | 4 | 26 | 29 | 8 | 63 | 15.8 |
| 7 | Hawaii | 4 | 40 | 37 | 8 | 85 | 21.3 |
| 9 | Nevada | 4 | 44 | 34 | 9 | 87 | 21.8 |
| 10 | UNLV | 4 | 32 | 38 | 11 | 81 | 20.3 |