2024 FBS Independents Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Unranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/20/2025
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | 12 | 116 | 105 | 31 | 252 | 21.0 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 10 | 104 | 81 | 24 | 209 | 20.9 |
| 3 | Notre Dame | 11 | 107 | 102 | 21 | 230 | 20.9 |