2022 Independent Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico State | 3 | 24 | 20 | 6 | 50 | 16.7 |
| 2 | Army | 4 | 45 | 33 | 5 | 83 | 20.8 |
| 3 | Notre Dame | 4 | 23 | 35 | 2 | 60 | 15.0 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 4 | 33 | 36 | 13 | 82 | 20.5 |
| 5 | Connecticut | 4 | 26 | 37 | 8 | 71 | 17.8 |
| 6 | Liberty | 4 | 19 | 39 | 8 | 66 | 16.5 |
| 7 | BYU | 4 | 49 | 52 | 5 | 106 | 26.5 |