2016 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in August/September Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Southern | 4 | 120 | 311 | 2.59 | 2 | 30.00 | 77.75 |
| 2 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 4 | 165 | 461 | 2.79 | 6 | 41.25 | 115.25 |
| 3 | Troy | 4 | 135 | 467 | 3.46 | 2 | 33.75 | 116.75 |
| 4 | Appalachian State | 4 | 131 | 581 | 4.44 | 7 | 32.75 | 145.25 |
| 5 | Arkansas State | 4 | 200 | 957 | 4.79 | 8 | 50.00 | 239.25 |
| 6 | Texas State | 3 | 145 | 706 | 4.87 | 10 | 48.33 | 235.33 |
| 7 | Georgia State | 3 | 184 | 976 | 5.30 | 10 | 61.33 | 325.33 |
| 8 | Louisiana-Monroe | 3 | 163 | 872 | 5.35 | 6 | 54.33 | 290.67 |
| 9 | Idaho | 4 | 152 | 823 | 5.41 | 7 | 38.00 | 205.75 |
| 10 | South Alabama | 4 | 176 | 960 | 5.45 | 7 | 44.00 | 240.00 |
| 11 | New Mexico State | 4 | 186 | 1098 | 5.90 | 14 | 46.50 | 274.50 |