2016 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Sacks Allowed - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Sacks | Sack Yards | Sacks/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 1 | 2.0 | 7 | 2.00 |
| 2 | Troy | 1 | 1.0 | 8 | 1.00 |
| 3 | Georgia State | 1 | 1.0 | 15 | 1.00 |
| 4 | Georgia Southern | 2 | 2.0 | 16 | 1.00 |
| 4 | New Mexico State | 2 | 4.0 | 16 | 2.00 |
| 6 | Appalachian State | 2 | 2.0 | 21 | 1.00 |
| 7 | South Alabama | 1 | 3.0 | 22 | 3.00 |
| 7 | Louisiana-Monroe | 2 | 4.0 | 22 | 2.00 |
| 7 | Arkansas State | 1 | 4.0 | 22 | 4.00 |
| 10 | Idaho | 2 | 4.0 | 24 | 2.00 |
| 11 | Texas State | 1 | 4.0 | 40 | 4.00 |