2016 Big Ten Conference Leaders Fumbles Recovered - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Opponent Fumbles | Fumbles Recovered | Fumble Recovery % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | 11 | 20 | 14 | 70.00 |
| 2 | Penn State | 12 | 19 | 10 | 52.63 |
| 3 | Illinois | 10 | 18 | 10 | 55.56 |
| 4 | Indiana | 11 | 16 | 8 | 50.00 |
| 5 | Northwestern | 11 | 13 | 9 | 69.23 |
| 6 | Purdue | 9 | 12 | 3 | 25.00 |
| 7 | Maryland | 10 | 11 | 4 | 36.36 |
| 8 | Iowa | 11 | 10 | 6 | 60.00 |
| 8 | Rutgers | 10 | 10 | 5 | 50.00 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 11 | 10 | 5 | 50.00 |
| 8 | Michigan | 11 | 10 | 4 | 40.00 |
| 8 | Ohio State | 11 | 10 | 4 | 40.00 |
| 13 | Nebraska | 11 | 8 | 2 | 25.00 |
| 14 | Michigan State | 9 | 5 | 3 | 60.00 |