2012 Mountain West Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in November Only through 01/07/2013
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | 2 | 23 | 23 | 3 | 49 | 24.5 |
| 2 | Wyoming | 4 | 31 | 51 | 11 | 93 | 23.3 |
| 2 | Fresno State | 3 | 25 | 39 | 6 | 70 | 23.3 |
| 4 | Boise State | 3 | 28 | 32 | 3 | 63 | 21.0 |
| 5 | New Mexico | 4 | 57 | 15 | 9 | 81 | 20.3 |
| 6 | Air Force | 4 | 56 | 16 | 5 | 77 | 19.3 |
| 6 | San Diego State | 3 | 35 | 20 | 3 | 58 | 19.3 |
| 8 | Colorado State | 4 | 33 | 35 | 7 | 75 | 18.8 |
| 9 | UNLV | 4 | 22 | 42 | 4 | 68 | 17.0 |
| 10 | Hawai'i | 4 | 15 | 39 | 6 | 60 | 15.0 |