2017 Mountain West Conference Leaders First Downs - Games Lost Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | 9 | 58 | 94 | 22 | 174 | 19.3 |
| 2 | San Jose State | 11 | 72 | 96 | 19 | 187 | 17.0 |
| 3 | Hawai'i | 9 | 67 | 92 | 15 | 174 | 19.3 |
| 3 | New Mexico | 9 | 93 | 41 | 15 | 149 | 16.6 |
| 5 | Colorado State | 6 | 57 | 74 | 13 | 144 | 24.0 |
| 6 | Air Force | 7 | 87 | 36 | 11 | 134 | 19.1 |
| 6 | Utah State | 7 | 39 | 68 | 11 | 118 | 16.9 |
| 8 | UNLV | 7 | 81 | 48 | 8 | 137 | 19.6 |
| 9 | Wyoming | 5 | 30 | 32 | 7 | 69 | 13.8 |
| 10 | Fresno State | 4 | 33 | 35 | 6 | 74 | 18.5 |
| 11 | Boise State | 3 | 19 | 37 | 4 | 60 | 20.0 |
| 11 | San Diego State | 3 | 21 | 16 | 4 | 41 | 13.7 |