2016 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Sacks - Games in August/September Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Sacks | Sack Yards | Sacks/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana-Lafayette | 4 | 11.0 | 94 | 2.75 |
| 2 | Appalachian State | 4 | 10.0 | 59 | 2.50 |
| 3 | Georgia Southern | 4 | 7.0 | 53 | 1.75 |
| 3 | Louisiana-Monroe | 3 | 7.0 | 51 | 2.33 |
| 5 | Arkansas State | 4 | 5.0 | 37 | 1.25 |
| 5 | Troy | 4 | 5.0 | 37 | 1.25 |
| 5 | South Alabama | 4 | 5.0 | 33 | 1.25 |
| 5 | Idaho | 4 | 5.0 | 27 | 1.25 |
| 9 | New Mexico State | 4 | 2.0 | 16 | 0.50 |
| 9 | Texas State | 3 | 2.0 | 12 | 0.67 |
| 9 | Georgia State | 3 | 2.0 | 11 | 0.67 |