2023 Mountain West Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Winning Record Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | 7 | 70 | 73 | 11 | 154 | 22.0 |
| 2 | Boise State | 8 | 79 | 81 | 13 | 173 | 21.6 |
| 3 | Air Force | 5 | 82 | 15 | 6 | 103 | 20.6 |
| 4 | San Jose State | 8 | 64 | 80 | 18 | 162 | 20.3 |
| 5 | Utah State | 7 | 46 | 80 | 14 | 140 | 20.0 |
| 6 | Fresno State | 5 | 26 | 66 | 5 | 97 | 19.4 |
| 7 | Colorado State | 4 | 16 | 55 | 6 | 77 | 19.3 |
| 8 | UNLV | 7 | 41 | 75 | 16 | 132 | 18.9 |
| 9 | San Diego State | 7 | 54 | 66 | 6 | 126 | 18.0 |
| 10 | Wyoming | 8 | 61 | 61 | 18 | 140 | 17.5 |
| 10 | Hawai'i | 6 | 35 | 58 | 12 | 105 | 17.5 |
| 12 | Nevada | 6 | 35 | 46 | 15 | 96 | 16.0 |