2017 Mountain West Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games in December/January Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | 1 | 18 | 346 | 70 | 364 | 5.20 | 364.0 |
| 2 | Utah State | 1 | 174 | 191 | 83 | 365 | 4.40 | 365.0 |
| 3 | San Diego State | 1 | 440 | 6 | 91 | 446 | 4.90 | 446.0 |
| 4 | Colorado State | 1 | 239 | 262 | 65 | 501 | 7.71 | 501.0 |
| 5 | Boise State | 2 | 184 | 405 | 133 | 589 | 4.43 | 294.5 |
| 6 | Fresno State | 2 | 181 | 524 | 143 | 705 | 4.93 | 352.5 |