2016 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Sacks Allowed - Games in August/September Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Sacks | Sack Yards | Sacks/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troy | 4 | 1.0 | 8 | 0.25 |
| 2 | Georgia Southern | 4 | 4.0 | 23 | 1.00 |
| 2 | Georgia State | 3 | 4.0 | 27 | 1.33 |
| 4 | Appalachian State | 4 | 5.0 | 29 | 1.25 |
| 4 | Louisiana-Monroe | 3 | 5.0 | 31 | 1.67 |
| 6 | South Alabama | 4 | 6.0 | 50 | 1.50 |
| 7 | Idaho | 4 | 8.0 | 42 | 2.00 |
| 8 | New Mexico State | 4 | 9.0 | 55 | 2.25 |
| 9 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 4 | 12.0 | 80 | 3.00 |
| 10 | Texas State | 3 | 13.0 | 98 | 4.33 |
| 11 | Arkansas State | 4 | 15.0 | 84 | 3.75 |