2012 Mountain West Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. FBS (I-A) Teams Only through 01/07/2013
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNLV | 12 | 89 | 117 | 26 | 232 | 19.3 |
| 2 | Nevada | 12 | 170 | 147 | 22 | 339 | 28.3 |
| 2 | Wyoming | 11 | 85 | 126 | 22 | 233 | 21.2 |
| 2 | San Diego State | 12 | 135 | 94 | 22 | 251 | 20.9 |
| 5 | Hawai'i | 11 | 63 | 102 | 21 | 186 | 16.9 |
| 6 | Fresno State | 12 | 98 | 162 | 20 | 280 | 23.3 |
| 6 | Boise State | 13 | 112 | 145 | 20 | 277 | 21.3 |
| 8 | New Mexico | 12 | 175 | 37 | 17 | 229 | 19.1 |
| 9 | Air Force | 12 | 203 | 44 | 16 | 263 | 21.9 |
| 10 | Colorado State | 11 | 80 | 110 | 15 | 205 | 18.6 |