2016 American Athletic Conference Leaders Rushing - Games in December/January Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | Team | Yr | Pos | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zach Abey | Navy | SO | QB | 3 | 58 | 257 | 4.43 | 5 | 19.33 | 85.67 |
| 2 | Quinton Flowers | S Florida | JR | QB | 1 | 21 | 105 | 5.00 | 3 | 21.00 | 105.00 |
| 3 | Chris High | Navy | JR | FB | 3 | 14 | 73 | 5.21 | 2 | 4.67 | 24.33 |
| 4 | James Flanders | Tulsa | SR | RB | 1 | 17 | 100 | 5.88 | 1 | 17.00 | 100.00 |
| 4 | Jahad Thomas | Temple | SR | RB | 2 | 26 | 97 | 3.73 | 1 | 13.00 | 48.50 |
| 4 | Ryquell Armstead | Temple | SO | RB | 2 | 17 | 77 | 4.53 | 1 | 8.50 | 38.50 |
| 4 | Malcolm Perry | Navy | FR | QB | 1 | 1 | 30 | 30.00 | 1 | 1.00 | 30.00 |
| 4 | Greg Ward Jr. | Houston | SR | QB | 1 | 22 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 | 22.00 | 0.00 |