2012 Mountain West Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/07/2013
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | 4 | 44 | 57 | 9 | 110 | 27.5 |
| 2 | Air Force | 4 | 78 | 18 | 4 | 100 | 25.0 |
| 2 | San Diego State | 4 | 51 | 38 | 11 | 100 | 25.0 |
| 4 | Fresno State | 4 | 41 | 48 | 6 | 95 | 23.8 |
| 5 | Boise State | 4 | 33 | 45 | 8 | 86 | 21.5 |
| 6 | UNLV | 4 | 36 | 36 | 8 | 80 | 20.0 |
| 6 | Wyoming | 4 | 34 | 42 | 4 | 80 | 20.0 |
| 8 | New Mexico | 4 | 64 | 11 | 3 | 78 | 19.5 |
| 9 | Hawai'i | 3 | 19 | 30 | 9 | 58 | 19.3 |
| 10 | Colorado State | 3 | 21 | 26 | 3 | 50 | 16.7 |