2016 Southeastern Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games in December/January Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LSU | 1 | 67 | 153 | 62 | 220 | 3.55 | 220.0 |
| 2 | Alabama | 3 | 135 | 831 | 235 | 966 | 4.11 | 322.0 |
| 3 | Tennessee | 1 | 61 | 257 | 70 | 318 | 4.54 | 318.0 |
| 4 | Georgia | 1 | 175 | 146 | 67 | 321 | 4.79 | 321.0 |
| 5 | Florida | 2 | 405 | 193 | 123 | 598 | 4.86 | 299.0 |
| 6 | Arkansas | 1 | 159 | 243 | 78 | 402 | 5.15 | 402.0 |
| 7 | Vanderbilt | 1 | 141 | 235 | 67 | 376 | 5.61 | 376.0 |
| 8 | Kentucky | 1 | 266 | 105 | 65 | 371 | 5.71 | 371.0 |
| 9 | South Carolina | 1 | 208 | 261 | 80 | 469 | 5.86 | 469.0 |
| 10 | Mississippi State | 1 | 170 | 263 | 66 | 433 | 6.56 | 433.0 |
| 11 | Texas A&M | 1 | 218 | 195 | 61 | 413 | 6.77 | 413.0 |
| 12 | Auburn | 1 | 228 | 296 | 71 | 524 | 7.38 | 524.0 |