2016 Big Ten Conference Leaders Sacks - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Sacks | Sack Yards | Sacks/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | 6 | 25.0 | 137 | 4.17 |
| 2 | Penn State | 7 | 16.0 | 94 | 2.29 |
| 2 | Ohio State | 6 | 12.0 | 94 | 2.00 |
| 4 | Wisconsin | 7 | 14.0 | 92 | 2.00 |
| 5 | Northwestern | 6 | 9.0 | 74 | 1.50 |
| 6 | Maryland | 4 | 9.0 | 68 | 2.25 |
| 7 | Iowa | 5 | 9.0 | 64 | 1.80 |
| 8 | Purdue | 4 | 7.0 | 59 | 1.75 |
| 9 | Indiana | 4 | 7.0 | 46 | 1.75 |
| 10 | Illinois | 5 | 8.0 | 38 | 1.60 |
| 10 | Michigan State | 4 | 6.0 | 38 | 1.50 |
| 12 | Rutgers | 5 | 5.0 | 26 | 1.00 |
| 12 | Minnesota | 4 | 3.0 | 26 | 0.75 |
| 14 | Nebraska | 3 | 4.0 | 23 | 1.33 |