2016 Mountain West Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | 2 | 13 | 19 | 3 | 35 | 17.5 |
| 2 | San Diego State | 2 | 17 | 10 | 2 | 29 | 14.5 |
| 3 | Boise State | 1 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 3 | Colorado State | 1 | 7 | 14 | 4 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 5 | Air Force | 1 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 6 | Hawai'i | 1 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 7 | New Mexico | 1 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 17.0 |