2016 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Rushing Offense - Games in August/September Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troy | 4 | 166 | 917 | 5.52 | 10 | 41.50 | 229.25 |
| 2 | Georgia Southern | 4 | 253 | 1271 | 5.02 | 12 | 63.25 | 317.75 |
| 3 | Appalachian State | 4 | 189 | 865 | 4.58 | 8 | 47.25 | 216.25 |
| 4 | Louisiana-Monroe | 3 | 104 | 470 | 4.52 | 4 | 34.67 | 156.67 |
| 5 | New Mexico State | 4 | 143 | 558 | 3.90 | 6 | 35.75 | 139.50 |
| 6 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 4 | 179 | 694 | 3.88 | 6 | 44.75 | 173.50 |
| 7 | Idaho | 4 | 140 | 536 | 3.83 | 5 | 35.00 | 134.00 |
| 8 | South Alabama | 4 | 135 | 449 | 3.33 | 5 | 33.75 | 112.25 |
| 9 | Arkansas State | 4 | 138 | 323 | 2.34 | 4 | 34.50 | 80.75 |
| 10 | Georgia State | 3 | 63 | 137 | 2.17 | 3 | 21.00 | 45.67 |
| 11 | Texas State | 3 | 91 | 161 | 1.77 | 2 | 30.33 | 53.67 |