2017 Mountain West Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | 3 | 24 | 38 | 8 | 70 | 23.3 |
| 1 | San Diego State | 4 | 43 | 27 | 8 | 78 | 19.5 |
| 3 | Air Force | 4 | 101 | 15 | 7 | 123 | 30.8 |
| 3 | Colorado State | 4 | 33 | 57 | 7 | 97 | 24.3 |
| 3 | San Jose State | 3 | 23 | 28 | 7 | 58 | 19.3 |
| 3 | Utah State | 4 | 33 | 35 | 7 | 75 | 18.8 |
| 7 | Boise State | 4 | 38 | 38 | 6 | 82 | 20.5 |
| 7 | Hawai'i | 3 | 25 | 24 | 6 | 55 | 18.3 |
| 7 | Wyoming | 3 | 15 | 26 | 6 | 47 | 15.7 |
| 10 | UNLV | 4 | 43 | 26 | 5 | 74 | 18.5 |
| 10 | New Mexico | 3 | 28 | 15 | 5 | 48 | 16.0 |
| 12 | Fresno State | 4 | 41 | 24 | 3 | 68 | 17.0 |