2016 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Sacks Allowed - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Sacks | Sack Yards | Sacks/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troy | 8 | 5.0 | 37 | 0.63 |
| 2 | Georgia Southern | 8 | 7.0 | 56 | 0.88 |
| 3 | Louisiana-Monroe | 8 | 9.0 | 54 | 1.13 |
| 4 | Appalachian State | 8 | 10.0 | 59 | 1.25 |
| 5 | Arkansas State | 8 | 11.0 | 86 | 1.38 |
| 6 | Georgia State | 8 | 12.0 | 90 | 1.50 |
| 7 | Idaho | 8 | 14.0 | 86 | 1.75 |
| 8 | Louisiana | 8 | 16.0 | 115 | 2.00 |
| 9 | South Alabama | 8 | 23.0 | 166 | 2.88 |
| 10 | New Mexico State | 8 | 27.0 | 187 | 3.38 |
| 11 | Texas State | 8 | 28.0 | 193 | 3.50 |