2016 Big Ten Conference Leaders Sacks - Games in August/September Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Sacks | Sack Yards | Sacks/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | 4 | 18.0 | 120 | 4.50 |
| 2 | Illinois | 3 | 13.0 | 52 | 4.33 |
| 3 | Iowa | 4 | 13.0 | 82 | 3.25 |
| 4 | Minnesota | 3 | 9.0 | 64 | 3.00 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | 4 | 11.0 | 65 | 2.75 |
| 5 | Rutgers | 4 | 11.0 | 53 | 2.75 |
| 7 | Maryland | 3 | 8.0 | 44 | 2.67 |
| 8 | Penn State | 4 | 10.0 | 73 | 2.50 |
| 8 | Nebraska | 4 | 10.0 | 50 | 2.50 |
| 10 | Ohio State | 3 | 7.0 | 67 | 2.33 |
| 11 | Purdue | 3 | 6.0 | 42 | 2.00 |
| 12 | Michigan State | 3 | 5.0 | 27 | 1.67 |
| 12 | Indiana | 3 | 5.0 | 26 | 1.67 |
| 14 | Northwestern | 4 | 6.0 | 35 | 1.50 |