2023 Independent Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Army | 3 | 33 | 28 | 1 | 62 | 20.7 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 2 | 34 | 14 | 7 | 55 | 27.5 |
| 3 | Connecticut | 4 | 45 | 47 | 7 | 99 | 24.8 |
| 4 | Notre Dame | 10 | 59 | 89 | 21 | 169 | 16.9 |