2026 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 11/03/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | 4 | 24 | 24 | 3 | 51 | 12.8 |
| 2 | North Dakota State | 5 | 31 | 27 | 5 | 63 | 12.6 |
| 2 | Hawaii | 4 | 29 | 33 | 5 | 67 | 16.8 |
| 4 | Air Force | 5 | 27 | 44 | 6 | 77 | 15.4 |
| 4 | San Jose State | 5 | 52 | 43 | 6 | 101 | 20.2 |
| 4 | Wyoming | 4 | 48 | 33 | 6 | 87 | 21.8 |
| 7 | UTEP | 4 | 37 | 37 | 7 | 81 | 20.3 |
| 8 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 61 | 28 | 8 | 97 | 24.3 |
| 9 | UNLV | 4 | 49 | 30 | 9 | 88 | 22.0 |
| 10 | New Mexico | 4 | 16 | 33 | 10 | 59 | 14.8 |