2022 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Force | 5 | 24 | 34 | 3 | 61 | 12.2 |
| 2 | New Mexico | 4 | 20 | 34 | 8 | 62 | 15.5 |
| 3 | Nevada | 4 | 19 | 40 | 9 | 68 | 17.0 |
| 4 | Boise State | 5 | 41 | 47 | 5 | 93 | 18.6 |
| 5 | San Jose State | 4 | 37 | 36 | 4 | 77 | 19.3 |
| 6 | UNLV | 4 | 33 | 38 | 9 | 80 | 20.0 |
| 6 | San Diego State | 5 | 31 | 60 | 9 | 100 | 20.0 |
| 8 | Wyoming | 5 | 40 | 51 | 10 | 101 | 20.2 |
| 9 | Fresno State | 5 | 41 | 47 | 14 | 102 | 20.4 |
| 10 | Colorado State | 4 | 36 | 48 | 7 | 91 | 22.8 |
| 11 | Hawai'i | 5 | 59 | 48 | 11 | 118 | 23.6 |
| 12 | Utah State | 5 | 53 | 54 | 12 | 119 | 23.8 |