2026 Mountain West Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Winning Record Only through 09/12/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNLV | 1 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 2 | Air Force | 1 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 3 | San Jose State | 1 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 4 | Wyoming | 1 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 5 | Northern Illinois | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 7.0 |