2023 FBS Independents Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Non-Conference Teams Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notre Dame | 13 | 120 | 141 | 12 | 273 | 21.0 |
| 2 | Connecticut | 11 | 84 | 91 | 17 | 192 | 17.5 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 10 | 77 | 83 | 18 | 178 | 17.8 |
| 4 | Army | 11 | 126 | 39 | 10 | 175 | 15.9 |