2016 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent Penalties - Games in August/September Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Pen. | Yards | Pen./G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troy | 4 | 31 | 274 | 7.8 | 68.5 |
| 2 | Georgia Southern | 4 | 24 | 271 | 6.0 | 67.8 |
| 3 | Appalachian State | 4 | 29 | 245 | 7.3 | 61.3 |
| 4 | Idaho | 4 | 25 | 226 | 6.3 | 56.5 |
| 5 | New Mexico State | 4 | 25 | 224 | 6.3 | 56.0 |
| 6 | Louisiana-Monroe | 3 | 22 | 206 | 7.3 | 68.7 |
| 7 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 4 | 24 | 187 | 6.0 | 46.8 |
| 8 | Arkansas State | 4 | 22 | 183 | 5.5 | 45.8 |
| 9 | South Alabama | 4 | 24 | 182 | 6.0 | 45.5 |
| 10 | Texas State | 3 | 20 | 181 | 6.7 | 60.3 |
| 11 | Georgia State | 3 | 7 | 69 | 2.3 | 23.0 |