2016 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troy | 1 | 32 | 122 | 3.81 | 0 | 32.00 | 122.00 |
| 2 | Idaho | 1 | 30 | 126 | 4.20 | 1 | 30.00 | 126.00 |
| 3 | Georgia Southern | 1 | 37 | 137 | 3.70 | 1 | 37.00 | 137.00 |
| 4 | Georgia State | 1 | 49 | 187 | 3.82 | 1 | 49.00 | 187.00 |
| 5 | Louisiana-Monroe | 2 | 112 | 698 | 6.23 | 8 | 56.00 | 349.00 |
| 6 | Arkansas State | 1 | 62 | 462 | 7.45 | 3 | 62.00 | 462.00 |