2026 Mountain West Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 09/12/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose State | 1 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 2 | UTEP | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 10.0 |
| 3 | Northern Illinois | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 7.0 |
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose State | 1 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 2 | UTEP | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 10.0 |
| 3 | Northern Illinois | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 7.0 |