2017 Sun Belt Conference Leaders Opponent Penalties - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Pen. | Yards | Pen./G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana-Monroe | 2 | 15 | 137 | 7.5 | 68.5 |
| 2 | Appalachian State | 1 | 8 | 46 | 8.0 | 46.0 |
| 3 | Georgia State | 1 | 5 | 45 | 5.0 | 45.0 |
| 4 | Georgia Southern | 1 | 4 | 42 | 4.0 | 42.0 |
| 5 | Troy | 2 | 11 | 76 | 5.5 | 38.0 |
| 6 | South Alabama | 1 | 4 | 25 | 4.0 | 25.0 |