2018 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/07/2019
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego State | 4 | 22 | 35 | 5 | 62 | 15.5 |
| 2 | Wyoming | 4 | 30 | 37 | 3 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 3 | Air Force | 4 | 27 | 38 | 6 | 71 | 17.8 |
| 4 | Utah State | 4 | 23 | 37 | 12 | 72 | 18.0 |
| 5 | Fresno State | 4 | 28 | 39 | 6 | 73 | 18.3 |
| 6 | Nevada | 4 | 24 | 47 | 5 | 76 | 19.0 |
| 7 | Colorado State | 4 | 35 | 36 | 6 | 77 | 19.3 |
| 8 | Boise State | 4 | 33 | 40 | 9 | 82 | 20.5 |
| 9 | San Jose State | 4 | 49 | 28 | 8 | 85 | 21.3 |
| 10 | Hawai'i | 4 | 44 | 40 | 4 | 88 | 22.0 |
| 11 | New Mexico | 4 | 33 | 56 | 8 | 97 | 24.3 |
| 12 | UNLV | 4 | 47 | 48 | 5 | 100 | 25.0 |