2017 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games Lost Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Force | 7 | 81 | 37 | 11 | 129 | 18.4 |
| 2 | New Mexico | 9 | 61 | 101 | 12 | 174 | 19.3 |
| 3 | Wyoming | 5 | 54 | 38 | 6 | 98 | 19.6 |
| 4 | San Diego State | 3 | 47 | 11 | 3 | 61 | 20.3 |
| 5 | Boise State | 3 | 16 | 48 | 0 | 64 | 21.3 |
| 6 | Hawai'i | 9 | 95 | 93 | 13 | 201 | 22.3 |
| 7 | Fresno State | 4 | 36 | 46 | 8 | 90 | 22.5 |
| 8 | Colorado State | 6 | 75 | 57 | 9 | 141 | 23.5 |
| 9 | Utah State | 7 | 73 | 76 | 16 | 165 | 23.6 |
| 10 | UNLV | 7 | 105 | 66 | 8 | 179 | 25.6 |
| 11 | San Jose State | 11 | 152 | 117 | 14 | 283 | 25.7 |
| 12 | Nevada | 9 | 104 | 111 | 19 | 234 | 26.0 |