2023 Big Ten Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Winning Record Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin | 5 | 35 | 53 | 4 | 92 | 18.4 |
| 2 | Nebraska | 6 | 45 | 50 | 7 | 102 | 17.0 |
| 2 | Iowa | 7 | 59 | 56 | 7 | 122 | 17.4 |
| 4 | Penn State | 8 | 49 | 70 | 9 | 128 | 16.0 |
| 4 | Northwestern | 7 | 62 | 62 | 9 | 133 | 19.0 |
| 4 | Indiana | 7 | 64 | 69 | 9 | 142 | 20.3 |
| 7 | Michigan | 9 | 47 | 74 | 11 | 132 | 14.7 |
| 7 | Minnesota | 7 | 47 | 81 | 11 | 139 | 19.9 |
| 7 | Maryland | 5 | 40 | 54 | 11 | 105 | 21.0 |
| 10 | Ohio State | 8 | 60 | 72 | 13 | 145 | 18.1 |
| 10 | Purdue | 7 | 44 | 80 | 13 | 137 | 19.6 |
| 10 | Michigan State | 7 | 56 | 89 | 13 | 158 | 22.6 |
| 13 | Rutgers | 9 | 86 | 72 | 14 | 172 | 19.1 |
| 14 | Illinois | 7 | 60 | 83 | 16 | 159 | 22.7 |