2011 Big Ten Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2012
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan State | 5 | 211 | 669 | 3.17 | 8 | 42.20 | 133.80 |
| 2 | Iowa | 4 | 175 | 618 | 3.53 | 5 | 43.75 | 154.50 |
| 3 | Nebraska | 4 | 181 | 691 | 3.82 | 11 | 45.25 | 172.75 |
| 4 | Northwestern | 3 | 121 | 467 | 3.86 | 6 | 40.33 | 155.67 |
| 5 | Ohio State | 4 | 161 | 669 | 4.16 | 5 | 40.25 | 167.25 |
| 6 | Michigan | 3 | 118 | 514 | 4.36 | 3 | 39.33 | 171.33 |
| 7 | Illinois | 2 | 93 | 418 | 4.49 | 6 | 46.50 | 209.00 |
| 8 | Penn State | 4 | 154 | 716 | 4.65 | 8 | 38.50 | 179.00 |
| 9 | Wisconsin | 4 | 149 | 803 | 5.39 | 8 | 37.25 | 200.75 |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5 | 205 | 1165 | 5.68 | 10 | 41.00 | 233.00 |
| 11 | Purdue | 2 | 107 | 703 | 6.57 | 10 | 53.50 | 351.50 |
| 12 | Indiana | 2 | 76 | 506 | 6.66 | 7 | 38.00 | 253.00 |