2019 Big Ten Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/13/2020
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | 4 | 62 | 31 | 6 | 99 | 24.8 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | 4 | 43 | 36 | 3 | 82 | 20.5 |
| 3 | Michigan | 4 | 42 | 35 | 10 | 87 | 21.8 |
| 4 | Rutgers | 4 | 36 | 18 | 4 | 58 | 14.5 |
| 5 | Penn State | 4 | 35 | 34 | 7 | 76 | 19.0 |
| 6 | Ohio State | 3 | 34 | 30 | 5 | 69 | 23.0 |
| 7 | Indiana | 3 | 32 | 38 | 7 | 77 | 25.7 |
| 8 | Illinois | 4 | 31 | 25 | 6 | 62 | 15.5 |
| 9 | Nebraska | 3 | 26 | 22 | 6 | 54 | 18.0 |
| 10 | Maryland | 4 | 24 | 32 | 7 | 63 | 15.8 |
| 11 | Northwestern | 3 | 21 | 17 | 7 | 45 | 15.0 |
| 12 | Purdue | 4 | 20 | 43 | 3 | 66 | 16.5 |
| 13 | Iowa | 4 | 18 | 47 | 5 | 70 | 17.5 |
| 14 | Michigan State | 3 | 15 | 23 | 5 | 43 | 14.3 |