2026 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS (I-A) Teams Only through 09/19/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | 2 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 23 | 11.5 |
| 1 | Air Force | 1 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 1 | UTEP | 2 | 19 | 25 | 1 | 45 | 22.5 |
| 4 | Wyoming | 2 | 26 | 10 | 2 | 38 | 19.0 |
| 4 | San Jose State | 3 | 25 | 31 | 2 | 58 | 19.3 |
| 4 | Northern Illinois | 2 | 20 | 26 | 2 | 48 | 24.0 |
| 7 | Nevada | 2 | 18 | 20 | 4 | 42 | 21.0 |
| 8 | Hawaii | 3 | 30 | 26 | 6 | 62 | 20.7 |
| 9 | North Dakota State | 3 | 23 | 23 | 8 | 54 | 18.0 |
| 9 | UNLV | 3 | 24 | 30 | 8 | 62 | 20.7 |