2021 Mountain West Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Force | 8 | 816 | 1756 | 474 | 2572 | 5.43 | 321.5 |
| 2 | UNLV | 8 | 1388 | 1717 | 513 | 3105 | 6.05 | 388.1 |
| 3 | Boise State | 8 | 1188 | 1549 | 515 | 2737 | 5.31 | 342.1 |
| 4 | Wyoming | 8 | 1437 | 1384 | 539 | 2821 | 5.23 | 352.6 |
| 5 | Fresno State | 8 | 1133 | 1840 | 544 | 2973 | 5.47 | 371.6 |
| 6 | New Mexico | 8 | 1411 | 1641 | 549 | 3052 | 5.56 | 381.5 |
| 7 | Colorado State | 8 | 1584 | 1577 | 562 | 3161 | 5.62 | 395.1 |
| 8 | San Jose State | 8 | 1118 | 1938 | 596 | 3056 | 5.13 | 382.0 |
| 9 | Nevada | 8 | 1483 | 1841 | 601 | 3324 | 5.53 | 415.5 |
| 10 | Utah State | 9 | 1629 | 1842 | 605 | 3471 | 5.74 | 385.7 |
| 11 | San Diego State | 9 | 852 | 2171 | 614 | 3023 | 4.92 | 335.9 |
| 12 | Hawai'i | 8 | 1077 | 2408 | 622 | 3485 | 5.60 | 435.6 |