2019 Independent Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/13/2020
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico State | 5 | 55 | 63 | 2 | 120 | 24.0 |
| 2 | Notre Dame | 4 | 37 | 37 | 6 | 80 | 20.0 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 5 | 57 | 62 | 6 | 125 | 25.0 |
| 4 | Army | 4 | 20 | 31 | 7 | 58 | 14.5 |
| 5 | Liberty | 5 | 50 | 44 | 11 | 105 | 21.0 |
| 5 | BYU | 5 | 58 | 48 | 11 | 117 | 23.4 |