2016 Southeastern Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia | 4 | 29 | 38 | 2 | 69 | 17.3 |
| 2 | Arkansas | 4 | 29 | 39 | 3 | 71 | 17.8 |
| 3 | LSU | 4 | 27 | 39 | 4 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 4 | Mississippi State | 4 | 25 | 51 | 5 | 81 | 20.3 |
| 4 | Vanderbilt | 4 | 36 | 46 | 5 | 87 | 21.8 |
| 4 | Mississippi | 4 | 52 | 36 | 5 | 93 | 23.3 |
| 7 | Alabama | 4 | 13 | 32 | 6 | 51 | 12.8 |
| 7 | Auburn | 4 | 28 | 32 | 6 | 66 | 16.5 |
| 9 | Missouri | 4 | 23 | 48 | 7 | 78 | 19.5 |
| 9 | Kentucky | 4 | 48 | 47 | 7 | 102 | 25.5 |
| 11 | Tennessee | 4 | 26 | 38 | 8 | 72 | 18.0 |
| 12 | South Carolina | 4 | 41 | 44 | 10 | 95 | 23.8 |
| 13 | Florida | 4 | 18 | 22 | 11 | 51 | 12.8 |
| 14 | Texas A&M | 4 | 28 | 50 | 13 | 91 | 22.8 |