2016 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent Kickoff Returns - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Ret. | Yards | Avg. | TD | Ret./G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troy | 1 | 1 | 22 | 22.00 | 0 | 1.0 | 22.0 |
| 2 | Arkansas State | 1 | 2 | 26 | 13.00 | 0 | 2.0 | 26.0 |
| 2 | Georgia State | 1 | 2 | 60 | 30.00 | 0 | 2.0 | 60.0 |
| 2 | Idaho | 1 | 2 | 65 | 32.50 | 0 | 2.0 | 65.0 |
| 5 | Louisiana-Monroe | 2 | 3 | 67 | 22.33 | 0 | 1.5 | 33.5 |
| 5 | Georgia Southern | 1 | 3 | 130 | 43.33 | 1 | 3.0 | 130.0 |