2019 Independent Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/13/2020
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Army | 3 | 40 | 12 | 5 | 57 | 19.0 |
| 2 | Notre Dame | 3 | 38 | 20 | 3 | 61 | 20.3 |
| 3 | New Mexico State | 1 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 3 | BYU | 2 | 29 | 11 | 6 | 46 | 23.0 |