2016 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent Penalties - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Pen. | Yards | Pen./G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troy | 1 | 7 | 71 | 7.0 | 71.0 |
| 2 | Georgia Southern | 1 | 7 | 68 | 7.0 | 68.0 |
| 3 | Louisiana-Monroe | 2 | 7 | 45 | 3.5 | 22.5 |
| 4 | Arkansas State | 1 | 5 | 40 | 5.0 | 40.0 |
| 5 | Idaho | 1 | 4 | 30 | 4.0 | 30.0 |
| 6 | Georgia State | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |