2016 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. FCS (I-AA) Teams Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Southern | 1 | 34 | 80 | 46 | 114 | 2.48 | 114.0 |
| 2 | South Alabama | 2 | 358 | 147 | 132 | 505 | 3.83 | 252.5 |
| 3 | Troy | 1 | 93 | 161 | 63 | 254 | 4.03 | 254.0 |
| 4 | Idaho | 1 | 105 | 195 | 74 | 300 | 4.05 | 300.0 |
| 5 | Georgia State | 1 | 110 | 210 | 71 | 320 | 4.51 | 320.0 |
| 6 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 1 | 99 | 265 | 88 | 364 | 4.14 | 364.0 |
| 7 | Louisiana-Monroe | 1 | 239 | 137 | 78 | 376 | 4.82 | 376.0 |
| 8 | Arkansas State | 1 | 112 | 270 | 83 | 382 | 4.60 | 382.0 |
| 9 | Texas State | 1 | 191 | 228 | 66 | 419 | 6.35 | 419.0 |