2016 Mountain West Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games in December/January Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego State | 2 | 120 | 477 | 137 | 597 | 4.36 | 298.5 |
| 2 | Air Force | 1 | 68 | 245 | 47 | 313 | 6.66 | 313.0 |
| 3 | Wyoming | 2 | 458 | 181 | 116 | 639 | 5.51 | 319.5 |
| 4 | New Mexico | 1 | 246 | 118 | 64 | 364 | 5.69 | 364.0 |
| 5 | Boise State | 1 | 140 | 375 | 83 | 515 | 6.20 | 515.0 |
| 6 | Hawai'i | 1 | 110 | 432 | 74 | 542 | 7.32 | 542.0 |
| 7 | Colorado State | 1 | 225 | 381 | 82 | 606 | 7.39 | 606.0 |