2023 Independent Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Unranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notre Dame | 9 | 53 | 63 | 16 | 132 | 14.7 |
| 2 | Army | 11 | 92 | 90 | 16 | 198 | 18.0 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 10 | 94 | 85 | 29 | 208 | 20.8 |
| 4 | Connecticut | 10 | 71 | 116 | 23 | 210 | 21.0 |