2017 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Penalties - Games in December/January Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Pen. | Yards | Pen./G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana | 1 | 1 | 15 | 1.0 | 15.0 |
| 2 | South Alabama | 1 | 2 | 26 | 2.0 | 26.0 |
| 3 | Georgia State | 2 | 6 | 50 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| 4 | Coastal Carolina | 1 | 4 | 30 | 4.0 | 30.0 |
| 5 | Appalachian State | 2 | 9 | 75 | 4.5 | 37.5 |
| 6 | Georgia Southern | 1 | 5 | 20 | 5.0 | 20.0 |
| 6 | Idaho | 1 | 5 | 37 | 5.0 | 37.0 |
| 6 | Louisiana-Monroe | 1 | 5 | 38 | 5.0 | 38.0 |
| 9 | New Mexico State | 2 | 14 | 115 | 7.0 | 57.5 |
| 9 | Arkansas State | 2 | 14 | 146 | 7.0 | 73.0 |
| 11 | Troy | 2 | 15 | 131 | 7.5 | 65.5 |