2021 Independent Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Army | 4 | 12 | 39 | 7 | 58 | 14.5 |
| 2 | Liberty | 4 | 33 | 25 | 9 | 67 | 16.8 |
| 3 | Notre Dame | 4 | 22 | 42 | 6 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 4 | BYU | 4 | 38 | 40 | 6 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 5 | New Mexico State | 5 | 48 | 54 | 8 | 110 | 22.0 |
| 6 | Connecticut | 5 | 71 | 45 | 3 | 119 | 23.8 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 4 | 56 | 50 | 9 | 115 | 28.8 |