2022 Independent Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Army | 1 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 15.0 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 1 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 2 | Connecticut | 2 | 16 | 19 | 5 | 40 | 20.0 |
| 4 | Notre Dame | 4 | 34 | 41 | 11 | 86 | 21.5 |
| 5 | BYU | 2 | 23 | 23 | 2 | 48 | 24.0 |