2012 Mountain West Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/07/2013
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | 2 | 42 | 18 | 2 | 62 | 31.0 |
| 2 | Boise State | 2 | 20 | 22 | 1 | 43 | 21.5 |
| 3 | Fresno State | 1 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 4 | Hawai'i | 1 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 5 | San Diego State | 1 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 13.0 |
| 6 | Air Force | 1 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 12.0 |