2021 FBS Independents Leaders First Downs - Games at Home Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BYU | 6 | 71 | 72 | 10 | 153 | 25.5 |
| 2 | New Mexico State | 5 | 41 | 66 | 15 | 122 | 24.4 |
| 3 | Army | 6 | 120 | 16 | 8 | 144 | 24.0 |
| 4 | Notre Dame | 7 | 60 | 80 | 20 | 160 | 22.9 |
| 5 | Liberty | 6 | 54 | 71 | 9 | 134 | 22.3 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6 | 48 | 51 | 16 | 115 | 19.2 |
| 7 | Connecticut | 6 | 39 | 40 | 16 | 95 | 15.8 |