2016 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | 4 | 53 | 31 | 2 | 86 | 21.5 |
| 1 | San Jose State | 4 | 48 | 37 | 2 | 87 | 21.8 |
| 3 | Fresno State | 4 | 57 | 26 | 5 | 88 | 22.0 |
| 3 | Colorado State | 5 | 44 | 67 | 5 | 116 | 23.2 |
| 5 | New Mexico | 5 | 43 | 34 | 7 | 84 | 16.8 |
| 5 | Wyoming | 5 | 34 | 55 | 7 | 96 | 19.2 |
| 7 | Air Force | 5 | 22 | 37 | 9 | 68 | 13.6 |
| 7 | San Diego State | 5 | 33 | 50 | 9 | 92 | 18.4 |
| 7 | Boise State | 5 | 37 | 63 | 9 | 109 | 21.8 |
| 10 | UNLV | 4 | 31 | 49 | 11 | 91 | 22.8 |
| 11 | Utah State | 4 | 38 | 36 | 13 | 87 | 21.8 |
| 12 | Hawai'i | 6 | 72 | 75 | 14 | 161 | 26.8 |