2023 Independent Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Army | 1 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 2 | 33 | 15 | 7 | 55 | 27.5 |
| 3 | Connecticut | 2 | 23 | 24 | 2 | 49 | 24.5 |
| 4 | Notre Dame | 4 | 28 | 36 | 11 | 75 | 18.8 |