2016 Southeastern Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama | 6 | 29 | 49 | 7 | 85 | 14.2 |
| 2 | Georgia | 2 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 30 | 15.0 |
| 3 | Vanderbilt | 2 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 31 | 15.5 |
| 4 | LSU | 5 | 41 | 33 | 6 | 80 | 16.0 |
| 5 | Florida | 4 | 44 | 22 | 7 | 73 | 18.3 |
| 6 | Arkansas | 5 | 55 | 43 | 5 | 103 | 20.6 |
| 7 | Tennessee | 4 | 37 | 42 | 5 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 8 | Auburn | 4 | 38 | 41 | 8 | 87 | 21.8 |
| 9 | Mississippi State | 3 | 26 | 38 | 6 | 70 | 23.3 |
| 10 | Mississippi | 4 | 50 | 46 | 4 | 100 | 25.0 |
| 11 | Missouri | 3 | 38 | 34 | 4 | 76 | 25.3 |
| 12 | Kentucky | 3 | 38 | 41 | 0 | 79 | 26.3 |
| 13 | South Carolina | 3 | 34 | 44 | 4 | 82 | 27.3 |
| 13 | Texas A&M | 3 | 46 | 29 | 7 | 82 | 27.3 |