2016 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia State | 1 | 187 | 213 | 79 | 400 | 5.06 | 400.0 |
| 2 | Georgia Southern | 1 | 137 | 270 | 64 | 407 | 6.36 | 407.0 |
| 3 | Troy | 1 | 122 | 292 | 85 | 414 | 4.87 | 414.0 |
| 4 | Idaho | 1 | 126 | 356 | 63 | 482 | 7.65 | 482.0 |
| 5 | Louisiana-Monroe | 2 | 698 | 630 | 165 | 1328 | 8.05 | 664.0 |
| 6 | Arkansas State | 1 | 462 | 244 | 85 | 706 | 8.31 | 706.0 |