2018 Mountain West Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/07/2019
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawai'i | 6 | 49 | 92 | 14 | 155 | 25.8 |
| 2 | Colorado State | 5 | 36 | 69 | 12 | 117 | 23.4 |
| 3 | San Jose State | 4 | 15 | 52 | 9 | 76 | 19.0 |
| 4 | Wyoming | 5 | 37 | 37 | 8 | 82 | 16.4 |
| 5 | Utah State | 4 | 31 | 59 | 7 | 97 | 24.3 |
| 5 | New Mexico | 4 | 48 | 37 | 7 | 92 | 23.0 |
| 5 | UNLV | 4 | 63 | 19 | 7 | 89 | 22.3 |
| 5 | Air Force | 4 | 61 | 17 | 7 | 85 | 21.3 |
| 9 | Fresno State | 4 | 31 | 48 | 6 | 85 | 21.3 |
| 10 | Boise State | 4 | 38 | 63 | 5 | 106 | 26.5 |
| 10 | San Diego State | 4 | 38 | 35 | 5 | 78 | 19.5 |
| 12 | Nevada | 5 | 42 | 56 | 4 | 102 | 20.4 |