2016 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent Penalties - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Pen. | Yards | Pen./G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troy | 1 | 7 | 71 | 7.0 | 71.0 |
| 2 | New Mexico State | 2 | 16 | 140 | 8.0 | 70.0 |
| 3 | Idaho | 2 | 15 | 138 | 7.5 | 69.0 |
| 4 | Appalachian State | 2 | 15 | 128 | 7.5 | 64.0 |
| 5 | Georgia Southern | 2 | 9 | 95 | 4.5 | 47.5 |
| 6 | South Alabama | 1 | 5 | 41 | 5.0 | 41.0 |
| 7 | Texas State | 1 | 7 | 40 | 7.0 | 40.0 |
| 7 | Arkansas State | 1 | 5 | 40 | 5.0 | 40.0 |
| 9 | Louisiana-Monroe | 2 | 7 | 45 | 3.5 | 22.5 |
| 10 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 1 | 2 | 15 | 2.0 | 15.0 |
| 11 | Georgia State | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |