2023 Independent Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Unranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notre Dame | 9 | 94 | 102 | 9 | 205 | 22.8 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 10 | 80 | 86 | 20 | 186 | 18.6 |
| 3 | Connecticut | 10 | 84 | 86 | 14 | 184 | 18.4 |
| 4 | Army | 11 | 128 | 43 | 11 | 182 | 16.5 |