2023 Mountain West Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games in October Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Force | 3 | 173 | 611 | 188 | 784 | 4.17 | 261.3 |
| 2 | Boise State | 3 | 173 | 769 | 184 | 942 | 5.12 | 314.0 |
| 3 | San Jose State | 4 | 547 | 798 | 251 | 1345 | 5.36 | 336.3 |
| 4 | San Diego State | 2 | 197 | 525 | 124 | 722 | 5.82 | 361.0 |
| 5 | Nevada | 3 | 499 | 623 | 188 | 1122 | 5.97 | 374.0 |
| 6 | Utah State | 3 | 497 | 654 | 234 | 1151 | 4.92 | 383.7 |
| 7 | UNLV | 3 | 380 | 778 | 193 | 1158 | 6.00 | 386.0 |
| 8 | Wyoming | 3 | 621 | 560 | 199 | 1181 | 5.93 | 393.7 |
| 9 | New Mexico | 3 | 497 | 748 | 183 | 1245 | 6.80 | 415.0 |
| 10 | Hawai'i | 3 | 601 | 674 | 202 | 1275 | 6.31 | 425.0 |
| 11 | Fresno State | 3 | 491 | 830 | 223 | 1321 | 5.92 | 440.3 |
| 12 | Colorado State | 4 | 897 | 910 | 297 | 1807 | 6.08 | 451.8 |