2026 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS non-Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 10/13/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | 3 | 20 | 20 | 2 | 42 | 14.0 |
| 2 | Northern Illinois | 2 | 31 | 10 | 2 | 43 | 21.5 |
| 3 | UTEP | 2 | 22 | 19 | 4 | 45 | 22.5 |
| 4 | San Jose State | 3 | 28 | 20 | 4 | 52 | 17.3 |
| 5 | Air Force | 4 | 29 | 29 | 4 | 62 | 15.5 |
| 6 | Nevada | 4 | 40 | 30 | 5 | 75 | 18.8 |
| 7 | North Dakota State | 5 | 36 | 32 | 10 | 78 | 15.6 |
| 8 | Hawaii | 4 | 36 | 37 | 7 | 80 | 20.0 |
| 9 | Wyoming | 4 | 46 | 33 | 6 | 85 | 21.3 |
| 10 | UNLV | 5 | 43 | 42 | 15 | 100 | 20.0 |