2016 Sun Belt Conference Leaders First Downs - Games on the Road/Neutral Site Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | 8 | 56 | 100 | 14 | 170 | 21.3 |
| 2 | Appalachian State | 7 | 83 | 69 | 8 | 160 | 22.9 |
| 3 | Troy | 7 | 59 | 83 | 15 | 157 | 22.4 |
| 4 | New Mexico State | 7 | 67 | 72 | 12 | 151 | 21.6 |
| 5 | Louisiana | 7 | 86 | 54 | 9 | 149 | 21.3 |
| 6 | Georgia Southern | 7 | 81 | 49 | 12 | 142 | 20.3 |
| 7 | Louisiana-Monroe | 7 | 60 | 60 | 8 | 128 | 18.3 |
| 8 | South Alabama | 6 | 43 | 70 | 7 | 120 | 20.0 |
| 8 | Arkansas State | 7 | 45 | 68 | 7 | 120 | 17.1 |
| 10 | Texas State | 6 | 35 | 69 | 10 | 114 | 19.0 |
| 11 | Georgia State | 6 | 23 | 59 | 9 | 91 | 15.2 |