2022 Independent Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Army | 3 | 36 | 31 | 8 | 75 | 25.0 |
| 2 | Connecticut | 5 | 59 | 61 | 9 | 129 | 25.8 |
| 3 | Liberty | 4 | 26 | 33 | 10 | 69 | 17.3 |
| 3 | Notre Dame | 4 | 37 | 32 | 10 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 3 | New Mexico State | 5 | 56 | 48 | 10 | 114 | 22.8 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 4 | 30 | 35 | 16 | 81 | 20.3 |
| 7 | BYU | 5 | 45 | 42 | 17 | 104 | 20.8 |