2016 FBS Independents Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Unranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 11 | 72 | 133 | 13 | 218 | 19.8 |
| 2 | BYU | 12 | 129 | 116 | 27 | 272 | 22.7 |
| 3 | Notre Dame | 9 | 79 | 102 | 12 | 193 | 21.4 |
| 4 | Army | 12 | 209 | 37 | 13 | 259 | 21.6 |