2016 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Southern | 4 | 36 | 29 | 8 | 73 | 18.3 |
| 2 | South Alabama | 5 | 51 | 36 | 9 | 96 | 19.2 |
| 3 | Troy | 5 | 28 | 57 | 13 | 98 | 19.6 |
| 4 | Appalachian State | 5 | 31 | 61 | 7 | 99 | 19.8 |
| 5 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 5 | 39 | 62 | 6 | 107 | 21.4 |
| 6 | Arkansas State | 5 | 44 | 54 | 16 | 114 | 22.8 |
| 7 | Georgia State | 4 | 57 | 34 | 1 | 92 | 23.0 |
| 8 | Idaho | 5 | 45 | 67 | 12 | 124 | 24.8 |
| 9 | Texas State | 4 | 44 | 48 | 8 | 100 | 25.0 |
| 10 | New Mexico State | 4 | 55 | 45 | 7 | 107 | 26.8 |
| 11 | Louisiana-Monroe | 4 | 66 | 40 | 8 | 114 | 28.5 |