2016 Mountain West Conference Leaders Rushing Offense - Games in August/September Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | 3 | 150 | 942 | 6.28 | 11 | 50.00 | 314.00 |
| 2 | UNLV | 4 | 166 | 1001 | 6.03 | 9 | 41.50 | 250.25 |
| 3 | San Diego State | 3 | 133 | 782 | 5.88 | 8 | 44.33 | 260.67 |
| 4 | Air Force | 3 | 204 | 1078 | 5.28 | 9 | 68.00 | 359.33 |
| 5 | Boise State | 3 | 106 | 553 | 5.22 | 8 | 35.33 | 184.33 |
| 6 | Utah State | 4 | 149 | 717 | 4.81 | 10 | 37.25 | 179.25 |
| 7 | Colorado State | 4 | 173 | 785 | 4.54 | 6 | 43.25 | 196.25 |
| 8 | Hawai'i | 4 | 150 | 672 | 4.48 | 8 | 37.50 | 168.00 |
| 9 | Nevada | 4 | 161 | 693 | 4.30 | 7 | 40.25 | 173.25 |
| 10 | Wyoming | 4 | 173 | 727 | 4.20 | 8 | 43.25 | 181.75 |
| 11 | San Jose State | 4 | 168 | 695 | 4.14 | 6 | 42.00 | 173.75 |
| 12 | Fresno State | 4 | 140 | 459 | 3.28 | 6 | 35.00 | 114.75 |