2017 Mountain West Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games in October Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | 3 | 482 | 764 | 187 | 1246 | 6.66 | 415.3 |
| 2 | Hawai'i | 3 | 725 | 762 | 206 | 1487 | 7.22 | 495.7 |
| 3 | Wyoming | 3 | 412 | 478 | 208 | 890 | 4.28 | 296.7 |
| 4 | San Diego State | 4 | 526 | 638 | 226 | 1164 | 5.15 | 291.0 |
| 5 | San Jose State | 3 | 752 | 645 | 228 | 1397 | 6.13 | 465.7 |
| 6 | Nevada | 3 | 1022 | 654 | 231 | 1676 | 7.26 | 558.7 |
| 7 | Air Force | 4 | 1060 | 767 | 244 | 1827 | 7.49 | 456.8 |
| 8 | Boise State | 4 | 353 | 729 | 248 | 1082 | 4.36 | 270.5 |
| 9 | Fresno State | 4 | 555 | 555 | 261 | 1110 | 4.25 | 277.5 |
| 10 | Colorado State | 4 | 850 | 853 | 281 | 1703 | 6.06 | 425.8 |
| 11 | UNLV | 4 | 1108 | 719 | 293 | 1827 | 6.24 | 456.8 |
| 12 | Utah State | 4 | 839 | 956 | 307 | 1795 | 5.85 | 448.8 |