2018 Mountain West Conference Leaders First Downs - Games Won Only through 01/07/2019
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | 3 | 47 | 25 | 7 | 79 | 26.3 |
| 2 | Boise State | 10 | 105 | 134 | 14 | 253 | 25.3 |
| 3 | San Jose State | 1 | 7 | 18 | 0 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 4 | Hawai'i | 8 | 69 | 115 | 15 | 199 | 24.9 |
| 5 | Air Force | 5 | 92 | 23 | 8 | 123 | 24.6 |
| 6 | UNLV | 4 | 61 | 29 | 8 | 98 | 24.5 |
| 7 | Utah State | 11 | 115 | 134 | 14 | 263 | 23.9 |
| 8 | Colorado State | 3 | 26 | 34 | 6 | 66 | 22.0 |
| 9 | Nevada | 8 | 65 | 95 | 8 | 168 | 21.0 |
| 10 | Fresno State | 12 | 96 | 136 | 15 | 247 | 20.6 |
| 11 | Wyoming | 6 | 73 | 42 | 6 | 121 | 20.2 |
| 12 | San Diego State | 7 | 57 | 56 | 9 | 122 | 17.4 |