2017 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | 1 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 12.0 |
| 2 | San Diego State | 2 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 25 | 12.5 |
| 3 | Air Force | 1 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 4 | Wyoming | 1 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 5 | Fresno State | 4 | 34 | 47 | 6 | 87 | 21.8 |
| 6 | Nevada | 2 | 17 | 29 | 5 | 51 | 25.5 |
| 7 | Utah State | 2 | 16 | 29 | 7 | 52 | 26.0 |
| 8 | Colorado State | 2 | 26 | 28 | 2 | 56 | 28.0 |
| 9 | San Jose State | 1 | 17 | 10 | 2 | 29 | 29.0 |
| 10 | UNLV | 1 | 16 | 17 | 1 | 34 | 34.0 |