2016 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | 1 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 2 | Air Force | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 13.0 |
| 3 | Wyoming | 2 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 29 | 14.5 |
| 4 | Boise State | 1 | 12 | 16 | 1 | 29 | 29.0 |
| 4 | Colorado State | 1 | 13 | 16 | 1 | 30 | 30.0 |
| 6 | Hawai'i | 1 | 6 | 18 | 5 | 29 | 29.0 |
| 7 | San Diego State | 2 | 10 | 19 | 0 | 29 | 14.5 |