2021 FBS Independents Leaders Penalties - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Pen. | Yards | Pen./G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | 2 | 15 | 95 | 7.5 | 47.5 |
| 2 | Notre Dame | 2 | 12 | 100 | 6.0 | 50.0 |
| 2 | BYU | 3 | 18 | 150 | 6.0 | 50.0 |
| 4 | New Mexico State | 4 | 26 | 213 | 6.5 | 53.3 |
| 5 | Army | 1 | 7 | 64 | 7.0 | 64.0 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 1 | 6 | 66 | 6.0 | 66.0 |
| 7 | Liberty | 2 | 13 | 135 | 6.5 | 67.5 |