2016 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | 4 | 29 | 56 | 3 | 88 | 22.0 |
| 2 | Colorado State | 4 | 45 | 31 | 4 | 80 | 20.0 |
| 3 | Boise State | 5 | 60 | 39 | 5 | 104 | 20.8 |
| 3 | Nevada | 4 | 58 | 33 | 5 | 96 | 24.0 |
| 5 | UNLV | 5 | 49 | 52 | 6 | 107 | 21.4 |
| 5 | Fresno State | 5 | 80 | 28 | 6 | 114 | 22.8 |
| 7 | Hawai'i | 5 | 74 | 29 | 7 | 110 | 22.0 |
| 8 | San Diego State | 5 | 25 | 30 | 8 | 63 | 12.6 |
| 9 | Air Force | 5 | 36 | 50 | 9 | 95 | 19.0 |
| 9 | San Jose State | 5 | 54 | 34 | 9 | 97 | 19.4 |
| 9 | Utah State | 4 | 47 | 28 | 9 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 12 | New Mexico | 5 | 29 | 54 | 11 | 94 | 18.8 |