2018 Independent Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/07/2019
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 3 | 34 | 15 | 2 | 51 | 17.0 |
| 2 | BYU | 3 | 18 | 26 | 4 | 48 | 16.0 |
| 2 | Notre Dame | 3 | 23 | 26 | 4 | 53 | 17.7 |
| 4 | Army | 3 | 10 | 31 | 2 | 43 | 14.3 |
| 5 | Liberty | 3 | 25 | 41 | 4 | 70 | 23.3 |
| 6 | New Mexico State | 4 | 58 | 44 | 6 | 108 | 27.0 |