2017 Mountain West Conference Leaders Opponent Penalties - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Pen. | Yards | Pen./G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNLV | 1 | 8 | 85 | 8.0 | 85.0 |
| 2 | Nevada | 2 | 14 | 150 | 7.0 | 75.0 |
| 3 | New Mexico | 1 | 8 | 73 | 8.0 | 73.0 |
| 4 | Utah State | 2 | 18 | 145 | 9.0 | 72.5 |
| 5 | San Jose State | 1 | 10 | 57 | 10.0 | 57.0 |
| 6 | Air Force | 1 | 6 | 53 | 6.0 | 53.0 |
| 7 | Colorado State | 2 | 10 | 99 | 5.0 | 49.5 |
| 8 | Fresno State | 4 | 23 | 189 | 5.8 | 47.3 |
| 9 | Wyoming | 1 | 3 | 35 | 3.0 | 35.0 |
| 10 | San Diego State | 2 | 7 | 55 | 3.5 | 27.5 |