2017 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Penalties - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Pen. | Yards | Pen./G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Southern | 1 | 3 | 15 | 3.0 | 15.0 |
| 2 | Georgia State | 1 | 3 | 25 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| 3 | South Alabama | 1 | 3 | 40 | 3.0 | 40.0 |
| 4 | Louisiana-Monroe | 2 | 11 | 67 | 5.5 | 33.5 |
| 5 | Troy | 2 | 13 | 95 | 6.5 | 47.5 |
| 6 | Appalachian State | 1 | 11 | 105 | 11.0 | 105.0 |