2016 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Penalties - Games vs. FBS Teams With Non-Winning Record Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Pen. | Yards | Pen./G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troy | 6 | 29 | 251 | 4.8 | 41.8 |
| 2 | Louisiana-Monroe | 5 | 17 | 238 | 3.4 | 47.6 |
| 3 | Georgia State | 5 | 28 | 244 | 5.6 | 48.8 |
| 4 | New Mexico State | 5 | 37 | 252 | 7.4 | 50.4 |
| 5 | South Alabama | 6 | 38 | 319 | 6.3 | 53.2 |
| 6 | Idaho | 7 | 44 | 379 | 6.3 | 54.1 |
| 7 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 6 | 44 | 329 | 7.3 | 54.8 |
| 8 | Texas State | 4 | 29 | 257 | 7.3 | 64.3 |
| 9 | Appalachian State | 7 | 46 | 461 | 6.6 | 65.9 |
| 10 | Arkansas State | 9 | 74 | 596 | 8.2 | 66.2 |
| 11 | Georgia Southern | 6 | 55 | 473 | 9.2 | 78.8 |