2016 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games at Home Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Southern | 5 | 43 | 47 | 7 | 97 | 19.4 | 
| 2 | New Mexico State | 5 | 54 | 44 | 6 | 104 | 20.8 | 
| 3 | Idaho | 5 | 36 | 63 | 9 | 108 | 21.6 | 
| 4 | Louisiana-Monroe | 5 | 56 | 45 | 8 | 109 | 21.8 | 
| 5 | Appalachian State | 6 | 31 | 67 | 14 | 112 | 18.7 | 
| 6 | Troy | 6 | 41 | 68 | 8 | 117 | 19.5 | 
| 7 | Arkansas State | 6 | 46 | 64 | 8 | 118 | 19.7 | 
| 8 | Georgia State | 6 | 61 | 64 | 6 | 131 | 21.8 | 
| 9 | South Alabama | 7 | 75 | 52 | 9 | 136 | 19.4 | 
| 10 | Texas State | 6 | 58 | 66 | 13 | 137 | 22.8 | 
| 11 | Louisiana | 6 | 44 | 91 | 10 | 145 | 24.2 |