2017 Mountain West Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado State | 1 | 6 | 15 | 5 | 26 | 26.0 |
| 2 | Boise State | 2 | 14 | 27 | 6 | 47 | 23.5 |
| 3 | Fresno State | 2 | 16 | 24 | 5 | 45 | 22.5 |
| 4 | Utah State | 1 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 5 | Wyoming | 1 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 15 | 15.0 |
| 6 | San Diego State | 1 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 11.0 |