2016 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in November Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado State | 4 | 42 | 23 | 8 | 73 | 18.3 |
| 2 | Air Force | 4 | 28 | 40 | 9 | 77 | 19.3 |
| 3 | Fresno State | 3 | 30 | 26 | 3 | 59 | 19.7 |
| 4 | Nevada | 4 | 57 | 25 | 1 | 83 | 20.8 |
| 5 | Boise State | 4 | 56 | 27 | 1 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 6 | San Diego State | 4 | 38 | 45 | 3 | 86 | 21.5 |
| 7 | New Mexico | 4 | 41 | 39 | 8 | 88 | 22.0 |
| 8 | Hawai'i | 4 | 49 | 32 | 8 | 89 | 22.3 |
| 9 | Wyoming | 4 | 46 | 37 | 7 | 90 | 22.5 |
| 10 | UNLV | 3 | 38 | 27 | 4 | 69 | 23.0 |
| 10 | San Jose State | 3 | 46 | 18 | 5 | 69 | 23.0 |
| 12 | Utah State | 4 | 60 | 25 | 10 | 95 | 23.8 |