2023 Mountain West Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | 4 | 772 | 1362 | 246 | 2134 | 8.67 | 533.5 |
| 2 | New Mexico | 4 | 606 | 977 | 249 | 1583 | 6.36 | 395.8 |
| 3 | Air Force | 5 | 340 | 556 | 270 | 896 | 3.32 | 179.2 |
| 4 | San Diego State | 4 | 578 | 1181 | 292 | 1759 | 6.02 | 439.8 |
| 5 | Hawai'i | 5 | 728 | 1109 | 305 | 1837 | 6.02 | 367.4 |
| 6 | Colorado State | 4 | 475 | 1278 | 311 | 1753 | 5.64 | 438.3 |
| 7 | Boise State | 5 | 836 | 1403 | 318 | 2239 | 7.04 | 447.8 |
| 8 | Fresno State | 5 | 555 | 835 | 320 | 1390 | 4.34 | 278.0 |
| 9 | San Jose State | 5 | 817 | 982 | 321 | 1799 | 5.60 | 359.8 |
| 10 | UNLV | 5 | 674 | 1554 | 339 | 2228 | 6.57 | 445.6 |
| 11 | Wyoming | 5 | 729 | 1107 | 354 | 1836 | 5.19 | 367.2 |
| 12 | Utah State | 5 | 941 | 1395 | 373 | 2336 | 6.26 | 467.2 |