2017 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in November Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego State | 3 | 10 | 26 | 1 | 37 | 12.3 |
| 2 | Fresno State | 4 | 28 | 37 | 3 | 68 | 17.0 |
| 3 | Wyoming | 4 | 40 | 26 | 3 | 69 | 17.3 |
| 4 | Air Force | 4 | 38 | 30 | 6 | 74 | 18.5 |
| 5 | New Mexico | 4 | 31 | 45 | 5 | 81 | 20.3 |
| 6 | UNLV | 4 | 48 | 32 | 4 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 7 | Boise State | 4 | 40 | 41 | 5 | 86 | 21.5 |
| 8 | Colorado State | 3 | 28 | 35 | 4 | 67 | 22.3 |
| 9 | Utah State | 3 | 52 | 13 | 4 | 69 | 23.0 |
| 10 | Hawai'i | 4 | 45 | 44 | 4 | 93 | 23.3 |
| 11 | Nevada | 4 | 48 | 40 | 6 | 94 | 23.5 |
| 11 | San Jose State | 4 | 54 | 34 | 6 | 94 | 23.5 |