2016 Mountain West Conference Leaders Penalties - Games in August/September Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Pen. | Yards | Pen./G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose State | 4 | 16 | 130 | 4.0 | 32.5 |
| 2 | Boise State | 3 | 16 | 150 | 5.3 | 50.0 |
| 2 | New Mexico | 3 | 16 | 150 | 5.3 | 50.0 |
| 4 | Utah State | 4 | 22 | 168 | 5.5 | 42.0 |
| 4 | Air Force | 3 | 17 | 168 | 5.7 | 56.0 |
| 6 | Nevada | 4 | 21 | 173 | 5.3 | 43.3 |
| 7 | Colorado State | 4 | 20 | 190 | 5.0 | 47.5 |
| 8 | Wyoming | 4 | 23 | 218 | 5.8 | 54.5 |
| 9 | Hawai'i | 4 | 33 | 259 | 8.3 | 64.8 |
| 10 | Fresno State | 4 | 29 | 262 | 7.3 | 65.5 |
| 11 | UNLV | 4 | 28 | 283 | 7.0 | 70.8 |
| 12 | San Diego State | 3 | 34 | 284 | 11.3 | 94.7 |