2016 Big Ten Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | 4 | 21 | 13 | 5 | 39 | 9.8 |
| 2 | Nebraska | 4 | 21 | 35 | 3 | 59 | 14.8 |
| 3 | Wisconsin | 4 | 35 | 36 | 3 | 74 | 18.5 |
| 4 | Iowa | 4 | 25 | 44 | 8 | 77 | 19.3 |
| 5 | Ohio State | 5 | 38 | 38 | 3 | 79 | 15.8 |
| 5 | Northwestern | 4 | 28 | 48 | 3 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 7 | Penn State | 4 | 34 | 38 | 9 | 81 | 20.3 |
| 8 | Rutgers | 4 | 61 | 21 | 2 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 9 | Minnesota | 5 | 39 | 43 | 9 | 91 | 18.2 |
| 10 | Indiana | 5 | 55 | 51 | 5 | 111 | 22.2 |
| 11 | Purdue | 5 | 63 | 40 | 10 | 113 | 22.6 |
| 12 | Michigan State | 5 | 53 | 50 | 12 | 115 | 23.0 |
| 12 | Illinois | 5 | 59 | 47 | 9 | 115 | 23.0 |
| 14 | Maryland | 5 | 64 | 43 | 9 | 116 | 23.2 |