2021 Independent Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games Won Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | 1 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 16 | 16.0 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 1 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 14.0 |
| 3 | New Mexico State | 2 | 18 | 19 | 3 | 40 | 20.0 |
| 4 | Army | 9 | 51 | 89 | 11 | 151 | 16.8 |
| 5 | Liberty | 8 | 64 | 58 | 17 | 139 | 17.4 |
| 6 | BYU | 10 | 81 | 117 | 13 | 211 | 21.1 |
| 7 | Notre Dame | 11 | 84 | 98 | 12 | 194 | 17.6 |