2016 Mountain West Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresno State | 1 | 292 | 114 | 64 | 406 | 6.34 | 406.0 |
| 2 | Utah State | 1 | 178 | 244 | 81 | 422 | 5.21 | 422.0 |
| 3 | Hawai'i | 1 | 306 | 206 | 59 | 512 | 8.68 | 512.0 |
| 4 | Wyoming | 1 | 138 | 412 | 78 | 550 | 7.05 | 550.0 |
| 5 | Colorado State | 1 | 260 | 318 | 89 | 578 | 6.49 | 578.0 |