2016 Sun Belt Conference Leaders 3rd Down Conversions - Games in August/September Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Attempts | Conversions | Conversion % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana | 4 | 67 | 23 | 34.33 |
| 2 | New Mexico State | 4 | 65 | 26 | 40.00 |
| 3 | South Alabama | 4 | 60 | 21 | 35.00 |
| 4 | Troy | 4 | 59 | 20 | 33.90 |
| 5 | Idaho | 4 | 58 | 18 | 31.03 |
| 6 | Georgia Southern | 4 | 57 | 30 | 52.63 |
| 6 | Arkansas State | 4 | 57 | 14 | 24.56 |
| 8 | Appalachian State | 4 | 52 | 14 | 26.92 |
| 9 | Texas State | 3 | 48 | 12 | 25.00 |
| 10 | Louisiana-Monroe | 3 | 43 | 16 | 37.21 |
| 11 | Georgia State | 3 | 40 | 15 | 37.50 |