2020 Mountain West Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/11/2021
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | 1 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 2 | New Mexico | 1 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 3 | Hawai'i | 1 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 4 | San Diego State | 2 | 19 | 24 | 0 | 43 | 21.5 |
| 5 | Air Force | 1 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 6 | UNLV | 1 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 16.0 |
| 7 | Boise State | 2 | 5 | 19 | 3 | 27 | 13.5 |