2018 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 01/07/2019
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNLV | 8 | 77 | 98 | 8 | 183 | 22.9 |
| 2 | Nevada | 8 | 51 | 78 | 9 | 138 | 17.3 |
| 2 | Air Force | 8 | 50 | 96 | 9 | 155 | 19.4 |
| 2 | Hawai'i | 8 | 82 | 90 | 9 | 181 | 22.6 |
| 5 | San Diego State | 8 | 51 | 70 | 10 | 131 | 16.4 |
| 5 | Wyoming | 8 | 71 | 64 | 10 | 145 | 18.1 |
| 7 | New Mexico | 8 | 92 | 88 | 11 | 191 | 23.9 |
| 8 | Fresno State | 9 | 70 | 79 | 12 | 161 | 17.9 |
| 8 | Colorado State | 8 | 84 | 86 | 12 | 182 | 22.8 |
| 8 | San Jose State | 8 | 88 | 88 | 12 | 188 | 23.5 |
| 11 | Boise State | 9 | 61 | 86 | 15 | 162 | 18.0 |
| 12 | Utah State | 8 | 59 | 81 | 17 | 157 | 19.6 |