2021 FBS Independents Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico State | 1 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 16.0 |
| 2 | Army | 3 | 19 | 20 | 2 | 41 | 13.7 |
| 3 | Liberty | 2 | 26 | 7 | 2 | 35 | 17.5 |
| 4 | Connecticut | 2 | 35 | 9 | 1 | 45 | 22.5 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 4 | 47 | 37 | 6 | 90 | 22.5 |