2017 FBS Independents Leaders Opponent First Downs - All Games through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notre Dame | 13 | 110 | 131 | 19 | 260 | 20.0 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 12 | 112 | 98 | 18 | 228 | 19.0 |
| 3 | Army | 13 | 115 | 106 | 15 | 236 | 18.2 |
| 4 | BYU | 13 | 119 | 135 | 13 | 267 | 20.5 |