2016 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 1 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 16.0 |
| 2 | Appalachian State | 2 | 12 | 25 | 0 | 37 | 18.5 |
| 3 | South Alabama | 1 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 3 | Georgia Southern | 2 | 23 | 16 | 5 | 44 | 22.0 |
| 5 | Troy | 1 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 6 | Georgia State | 1 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 7 | Texas State | 1 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 26 | 26.0 |
| 8 | Idaho | 2 | 18 | 32 | 3 | 53 | 26.5 |
| 9 | New Mexico State | 2 | 29 | 27 | 0 | 56 | 28.0 |
| 10 | Arkansas State | 1 | 20 | 10 | 2 | 32 | 32.0 |
| 11 | Louisiana-Monroe | 2 | 34 | 29 | 3 | 66 | 33.0 |