2021 Independent Leaders Opponent First Downs - All Games through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Army | 13 | 77 | 124 | 15 | 216 | 16.6 |
| 2 | Liberty | 13 | 116 | 97 | 27 | 240 | 18.5 |
| 3 | Notre Dame | 13 | 105 | 126 | 13 | 244 | 18.8 |
| 4 | BYU | 13 | 118 | 145 | 17 | 280 | 21.5 |
| 5 | New Mexico State | 12 | 112 | 142 | 23 | 277 | 23.1 |
| 6 | Connecticut | 12 | 136 | 127 | 16 | 279 | 23.3 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 12 | 143 | 116 | 27 | 286 | 23.8 |