2021 Mountain West Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Force | 5 | 75 | 25 | 2 | 102 | 20.4 |
| 2 | Wyoming | 5 | 59 | 38 | 7 | 104 | 20.8 |
| 3 | San Diego State | 5 | 57 | 36 | 12 | 105 | 21.0 |
| 4 | Hawai'i | 5 | 46 | 59 | 8 | 113 | 22.6 |
| 5 | Fresno State | 5 | 44 | 79 | 8 | 131 | 26.2 |
| 6 | Utah State | 5 | 36 | 69 | 15 | 120 | 24.0 |
| 7 | New Mexico | 4 | 31 | 35 | 5 | 71 | 17.8 |
| 8 | Boise State | 4 | 29 | 44 | 8 | 81 | 20.3 |
| 8 | Colorado State | 4 | 29 | 47 | 2 | 78 | 19.5 |
| 10 | Nevada | 5 | 26 | 66 | 10 | 102 | 20.4 |
| 11 | UNLV | 4 | 25 | 28 | 2 | 55 | 13.8 |
| 12 | San Jose State | 4 | 23 | 37 | 7 | 67 | 16.8 |