2026 Mountain West Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 10/03/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | 4 | 46 | 22 | 14 | 82 | 20.5 |
| 2 | UTEP | 4 | 23 | 24 | 11 | 58 | 14.5 |
| 3 | Nevada | 4 | 40 | 27 | 10 | 77 | 19.3 |
| 4 | North Dakota State | 4 | 30 | 38 | 8 | 76 | 19.0 |
| 4 | Northern Illinois | 4 | 25 | 38 | 8 | 71 | 17.8 |
| 6 | Hawaii | 4 | 23 | 53 | 6 | 82 | 20.5 |
| 6 | UNLV | 4 | 37 | 38 | 6 | 81 | 20.3 |
| 8 | Wyoming | 4 | 36 | 32 | 5 | 73 | 18.3 |
| 9 | San Jose State | 4 | 31 | 43 | 4 | 78 | 19.5 |
| 10 | Air Force | 3 | 55 | 15 | 3 | 73 | 24.3 |