2016 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Sacks Allowed - Games vs. Unranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Sacks | Sack Yards | Sacks/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troy | 12 | 7.0 | 53 | 0.58 |
| 2 | Georgia Southern | 11 | 11.0 | 84 | 1.00 |
| 3 | Louisiana-Monroe | 10 | 15.0 | 78 | 1.50 |
| 4 | Appalachian State | 13 | 16.0 | 96 | 1.23 |
| 4 | Georgia State | 11 | 16.0 | 107 | 1.46 |
| 6 | Idaho | 12 | 21.0 | 116 | 1.75 |
| 7 | Arkansas State | 12 | 24.0 | 165 | 2.00 |
| 8 | South Alabama | 13 | 31.0 | 229 | 2.39 |
| 9 | New Mexico State | 12 | 36.0 | 232 | 3.00 |
| 9 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 13 | 36.0 | 246 | 2.77 |
| 11 | Texas State | 12 | 44.0 | 310 | 3.67 |