2016 Mountain West Conference Leaders Sacks Allowed - Games in August/September Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Sacks | Sack Yards | Sacks/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNLV | 4 | 2.0 | 19 | 0.50 |
| 2 | Air Force | 3 | 3.0 | 7 | 1.00 |
| 2 | Boise State | 3 | 3.0 | 23 | 1.00 |
| 2 | Wyoming | 4 | 4.0 | 24 | 1.00 |
| 5 | Hawai'i | 4 | 6.0 | 53 | 1.50 |
| 6 | San Diego State | 3 | 5.0 | 34 | 1.67 |
| 7 | Nevada | 4 | 7.0 | 47 | 1.75 |
| 7 | Colorado State | 4 | 7.0 | 55 | 1.75 |
| 9 | New Mexico | 3 | 6.0 | 30 | 2.00 |
| 10 | Utah State | 4 | 11.0 | 87 | 2.75 |
| 11 | Fresno State | 4 | 13.0 | 84 | 3.25 |
| 12 | San Jose State | 4 | 20.0 | 98 | 5.00 |