2017 Independent Leaders Fumbles Recovered - Games vs. Unranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Opponent Fumbles | Fumbles Recovered | Fumble Recovery % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Army | 12 | 14 | 9 | 64.29 |
| 2 | BYU | 9 | 17 | 8 | 47.06 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 11 | 16 | 7 | 43.75 |
| 4 | Notre Dame | 6 | 7 | 5 | 71.43 |