2023 Mountain West Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Force | 8 | 841 | 1873 | 468 | 2714 | 5.80 | 339.3 |
| 2 | San Jose State | 8 | 1395 | 1397 | 524 | 2792 | 5.33 | 349.0 |
| 3 | Boise State | 9 | 1051 | 2102 | 574 | 3153 | 5.49 | 350.3 |
| 4 | Wyoming | 8 | 1150 | 1665 | 532 | 2815 | 5.29 | 351.9 |
| 5 | San Diego State | 8 | 1411 | 1713 | 502 | 3124 | 6.22 | 390.5 |
| 6 | Nevada | 8 | 1481 | 1687 | 523 | 3168 | 6.06 | 396.0 |
| 7 | Hawai'i | 8 | 1494 | 1678 | 507 | 3172 | 6.26 | 396.5 |
| 8 | UNLV | 9 | 1591 | 1998 | 589 | 3589 | 6.09 | 398.8 |
| 9 | Colorado State | 8 | 1520 | 1718 | 563 | 3238 | 5.75 | 404.8 |
| 10 | Utah State | 8 | 1834 | 1460 | 600 | 3294 | 5.49 | 411.8 |
| 11 | New Mexico | 8 | 1460 | 1847 | 478 | 3307 | 6.92 | 413.4 |
| 12 | Fresno State | 8 | 1605 | 1826 | 581 | 3431 | 5.91 | 428.9 |