2016 Mountain West Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresno State | 1 | 2 | 12 | 3 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 2 | Utah State | 1 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 13 | 13.0 |
| 3 | Wyoming | 1 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 16 | 16.0 |
| 4 | Hawai'i | 1 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 16 | 16.0 |
| 5 | Colorado State | 1 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 12.0 |