2016 American Athletic Conference Leaders Sacks Allowed - Games in October Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Sacks | Sack Yards | Sacks/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulsa | 4 | 6.0 | 34 | 1.50 |
| 2 | South Florida | 5 | 7.0 | 35 | 1.40 |
| 3 | Cincinnati | 4 | 6.0 | 36 | 1.50 |
| 4 | Navy | 4 | 6.0 | 41 | 1.50 |
| 5 | East Carolina | 4 | 9.0 | 45 | 2.25 |
| 6 | Tulane | 4 | 8.0 | 51 | 2.00 |
| 7 | Connecticut | 4 | 12.0 | 60 | 3.00 |
| 8 | SMU | 4 | 8.0 | 64 | 2.00 |
| 9 | Houston | 4 | 13.0 | 88 | 3.25 |
| 10 | UCF | 4 | 11.0 | 112 | 2.75 |
| 10 | Temple | 5 | 13.0 | 112 | 2.60 |
| 12 | Memphis | 5 | 17.0 | 134 | 3.40 |