2017 FBS Independents Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 2 | 21 | 16 | 2 | 39 | 19.5 |
| 2 | Notre Dame | 10 | 81 | 105 | 14 | 200 | 20.0 |
| 3 | Army | 2 | 25 | 24 | 3 | 52 | 26.0 |
| 4 | BYU | 4 | 60 | 42 | 5 | 107 | 26.8 |