2016 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Southern | 1 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 2 | Troy | 1 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 3 | Georgia State | 1 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 4 | Idaho | 1 | 6 | 20 | 1 | 27 | 27.0 |
| 5 | Arkansas State | 1 | 20 | 10 | 2 | 32 | 32.0 |
| 6 | Louisiana-Monroe | 2 | 34 | 29 | 3 | 66 | 33.0 |