2016 Mountain West Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Force | 3 | 63 | 10 | 3 | 76 | 25.3 |
| 2 | UNLV | 4 | 46 | 32 | 2 | 80 | 20.0 |
| 3 | Colorado State | 4 | 42 | 33 | 9 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 4 | Nevada | 4 | 41 | 36 | 7 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 5 | New Mexico | 3 | 40 | 24 | 4 | 68 | 22.7 |
| 6 | San Jose State | 4 | 38 | 37 | 8 | 83 | 20.8 |
| 6 | Hawai'i | 4 | 38 | 37 | 7 | 82 | 20.5 |
| 8 | San Diego State | 3 | 31 | 25 | 7 | 63 | 21.0 |
| 9 | Wyoming | 4 | 30 | 43 | 12 | 85 | 21.3 |
| 9 | Utah State | 4 | 30 | 39 | 7 | 76 | 19.0 |
| 11 | Boise State | 3 | 29 | 45 | 2 | 76 | 25.3 |
| 12 | Fresno State | 4 | 25 | 42 | 4 | 71 | 17.8 |