2021 Independent Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Army | 3 | 16 | 32 | 4 | 52 | 17.3 |
| 2 | Liberty | 5 | 44 | 36 | 13 | 93 | 18.6 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 4 | 43 | 33 | 11 | 87 | 21.8 |
| 4 | Connecticut | 4 | 40 | 42 | 8 | 90 | 22.5 |
| 4 | Notre Dame | 4 | 41 | 45 | 4 | 90 | 22.5 |
| 6 | New Mexico State | 3 | 25 | 38 | 7 | 70 | 23.3 |
| 7 | BYU | 5 | 43 | 66 | 8 | 117 | 23.4 |