2017 Mountain West Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | 5 | 35 | 45 | 15 | 95 | 19.0 |
| 2 | New Mexico | 5 | 54 | 35 | 12 | 101 | 20.2 |
| 3 | San Diego State | 5 | 44 | 37 | 10 | 91 | 18.2 |
| 4 | Colorado State | 5 | 54 | 68 | 9 | 131 | 26.2 |
| 5 | UNLV | 4 | 55 | 27 | 7 | 89 | 22.3 |
| 5 | Hawai'i | 5 | 45 | 59 | 7 | 111 | 22.2 |
| 5 | Air Force | 4 | 64 | 16 | 7 | 87 | 21.8 |
| 5 | San Jose State | 6 | 42 | 56 | 7 | 105 | 17.5 |
| 9 | Fresno State | 4 | 33 | 45 | 6 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 10 | Utah State | 5 | 38 | 57 | 5 | 100 | 20.0 |
| 10 | Wyoming | 5 | 26 | 42 | 5 | 73 | 14.6 |
| 12 | Boise State | 4 | 24 | 44 | 4 | 72 | 18.0 |