2016 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Rushing Offense - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana | 1 | 46 | 276 | 6.00 | 3 | 46.00 | 276.00 |
| 2 | New Mexico State | 2 | 84 | 392 | 4.67 | 3 | 42.00 | 196.00 |
| 3 | Troy | 1 | 33 | 141 | 4.27 | 1 | 33.00 | 141.00 |
| 4 | Georgia Southern | 2 | 109 | 434 | 3.98 | 4 | 54.50 | 217.00 |
| 5 | Appalachian State | 2 | 92 | 328 | 3.57 | 1 | 46.00 | 164.00 |
| 6 | South Alabama | 1 | 29 | 94 | 3.24 | 1 | 29.00 | 94.00 |
| 7 | Louisiana-Monroe | 2 | 61 | 190 | 3.11 | 0 | 30.50 | 95.00 |
| 8 | Idaho | 2 | 69 | 182 | 2.64 | 1 | 34.50 | 91.00 |
| 9 | Arkansas State | 1 | 35 | 66 | 1.89 | 2 | 35.00 | 66.00 |
| 10 | Georgia State | 1 | 24 | 33 | 1.38 | 1 | 24.00 | 33.00 |
| 11 | Texas State | 1 | 26 | 22 | 0.85 | 0 | 26.00 | 22.00 |