2022 FBS Independents Leaders First Downs - Games Lost Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 11 | 84 | 57 | 19 | 160 | 14.5 |
| 2 | Liberty | 5 | 38 | 55 | 11 | 104 | 20.8 |
| 2 | Army | 6 | 77 | 23 | 4 | 104 | 17.3 |
| 4 | Connecticut | 7 | 59 | 31 | 7 | 97 | 13.9 |
| 5 | BYU | 5 | 39 | 47 | 9 | 95 | 19.0 |
| 6 | New Mexico State | 6 | 33 | 38 | 12 | 83 | 13.8 |
| 7 | Notre Dame | 4 | 24 | 40 | 8 | 72 | 18.0 |