2016 Big Ten Conference Leaders Fumbles Recovered - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Opponent Fumbles | Fumbles Recovered | Fumble Recovery % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin | 7 | 12 | 3 | 25.00 |
| 2 | Illinois | 5 | 7 | 3 | 42.86 |
| 2 | Penn State | 7 | 7 | 1 | 14.29 |
| 4 | Northwestern | 6 | 6 | 3 | 50.00 |
| 5 | Michigan | 6 | 5 | 2 | 40.00 |
| 5 | Minnesota | 4 | 5 | 2 | 40.00 |
| 5 | Purdue | 4 | 5 | 1 | 20.00 |
| 8 | Iowa | 5 | 4 | 2 | 50.00 |
| 8 | Ohio State | 6 | 4 | 2 | 50.00 |
| 8 | Indiana | 4 | 4 | 1 | 25.00 |
| 8 | Maryland | 4 | 4 | 1 | 25.00 |
| 12 | Michigan State | 4 | 3 | 2 | 66.67 |
| 13 | Rutgers | 5 | 2 | 2 | 100.00 |
| 14 | Nebraska | 3 | 1 | 1 | 100.00 |