2025 FBS Independents Leaders Kickoffs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/08/2026
| Name | Team | Yr | Pos | G | Kickoffs | Yards | Avg. | Touchback | Touchback % | Out-Of-Bounds | Onside | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erik Schmidt | Notre Dame | FR | K | 2 | 14 | 896 | 64.00 | 11 | 78.57 | 2 | 0 |
| 2 | Marcello Diomede | Notre Dame | JR | K | 2 | 13 | 843 | 64.85 | 9 | 69.23 | 1 | 0 |