2022 FBS Independents Leaders First Downs - Games in November Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BYU | 3 | 39 | 40 | 5 | 84 | 28.0 |
| 2 | Liberty | 4 | 35 | 46 | 6 | 87 | 21.8 |
| 3 | Notre Dame | 4 | 42 | 38 | 3 | 83 | 20.8 |
| 4 | New Mexico State | 3 | 26 | 26 | 10 | 62 | 20.7 |
| 5 | Connecticut | 3 | 33 | 12 | 6 | 51 | 17.0 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 4 | 27 | 30 | 8 | 65 | 16.3 |
| 7 | Army | 4 | 51 | 8 | 3 | 62 | 15.5 |