2018 Independent Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/07/2019
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Army | 1 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 2 | BYU | 3 | 30 | 33 | 2 | 65 | 21.7 |
| 2 | Liberty | 1 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 28.0 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 1 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 30 | 30.0 |
| 5 | New Mexico State | 1 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 6 | Notre Dame | 4 | 27 | 45 | 6 | 78 | 19.5 |