2018 Independent Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/07/2019
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty | 4 | 55 | 34 | 6 | 95 | 23.8 |
| 2 | New Mexico State | 5 | 66 | 38 | 9 | 113 | 22.6 |
| 3 | Army | 5 | 32 | 46 | 10 | 88 | 17.6 |
| 3 | BYU | 5 | 41 | 49 | 10 | 100 | 20.0 |
| 5 | Notre Dame | 5 | 36 | 57 | 11 | 104 | 20.8 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6 | 84 | 60 | 12 | 156 | 26.0 |