2022 FBS Independents Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Army | 1 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 11.0 |
| 2 | Connecticut | 1 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 3 | BYU | 1 | 16 | 11 | 2 | 29 | 29.0 |
| 4 | Notre Dame | 1 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 4 | Liberty | 1 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 27 | 27.0 |
| 6 | New Mexico State | 2 | 6 | 19 | 5 | 30 | 15.0 |