The 2016 passing offense SAVAGE ratings are based on last years performance as well as the number of returning starters.
Comprehensive SAVAGE rankings available here: Complete Rankings
SAAVG – Margin of victory against an average team
Offense – Points scored against an average team
Pass O – Points scored through the air against an average team
Top 25 Passing Offenses
| Team | SAAVG | Offense | Pass O |
| Oklahoma State | 16.6 | 44.4 | 33.9 |
| Texas Tech | 8.0 | 47.3 | 33.6 |
| Mississippi | 20.2 | 44.2 | 30.9 |
| Washington State | 8.4 | 35.7 | 30.6 |
| Western Kentucky | 12.3 | 42.3 | 30.2 |
| Tulsa | 1.0 | 43.2 | 30.1 |
| Boise State | 14.9 | 43.3 | 29.7 |
| Oklahoma | 27.9 | 45.7 | 28.2 |
| Bowling Green | 13.1 | 40.8 | 27.8 |
| Southern Miss | 9.4 | 38.8 | 27.6 |
| Clemson | 24.6 | 46.4 | 26.8 |
| BYU | 9.7 | 35.6 | 26.7 |
| Cincinnati | 0.2 | 34.0 | 24.6 |
| TCU | 10.9 | 36.6 | 24.5 |
| Nebraska | 10.6 | 39.5 | 24.5 |
| California | 2.7 | 34.5 | 24.3 |
| Baylor | 17.7 | 43.9 | 24.3 |
| Mississippi St | 12.5 | 36.0 | 24.3 |
| Notre Dame | 16.3 | 41.5 | 23.9 |
| Western Michigan | 8.8 | 37.4 | 23.1 |
| Idaho | -12.7 | 33.0 | 23.1 |
| Houston | 20.4 | 41.6 | 23.0 |
| East Carolina | 2.0 | 30.9 | 22.7 |
| Mid Tennessee | 0.1 | 30.3 | 22.6 |
| Memphis | 9.2 | 34.5 | 22.3 |