2021 Big Ten Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. FCS (I-AA) Teams Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | 1 | 66 | 80 | 51 | 146 | 2.86 | 146.0 |
| 2 | Northwestern | 1 | 31 | 138 | 57 | 169 | 2.96 | 169.0 |
| 3 | Rutgers | 1 | 159 | 98 | 59 | 257 | 4.36 | 257.0 |
| 4 | Indiana | 1 | 65 | 196 | 61 | 261 | 4.28 | 261.0 |
| 5 | Penn State | 1 | 58 | 222 | 60 | 280 | 4.67 | 280.0 |
| 6 | Nebraska | 1 | 129 | 163 | 58 | 292 | 5.03 | 292.0 |
| 7 | Michigan State | 1 | 167 | 137 | 77 | 304 | 3.95 | 304.0 |