2021 FBS Independents Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Conference Teams Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty | 2 | 15 | 27 | 4 | 46 | 23.0 |
| 2 | New Mexico State | 1 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 30 | 30.0 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 4 | 45 | 16 | 3 | 64 | 16.0 |
| 4 | Army | 3 | 55 | 8 | 1 | 64 | 21.3 |
| 5 | Connecticut | 2 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 23 | 11.5 |