2016 Big Ten Conference Leaders 3rd Down Conversions - Games in October Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Attempts | Conversions | Conversion % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebraska | 4 | 62 | 31 | 50.00 |
| 2 | Ohio State | 5 | 83 | 40 | 48.19 |
| 3 | Northwestern | 4 | 68 | 29 | 42.65 |
| 4 | Indiana | 5 | 81 | 34 | 41.98 |
| 5 | Michigan | 4 | 52 | 21 | 40.38 |
| 6 | Purdue | 5 | 88 | 35 | 39.77 |
| 7 | Maryland | 5 | 71 | 28 | 39.44 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 4 | 60 | 23 | 38.33 |
| 9 | Iowa | 4 | 62 | 23 | 37.10 |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5 | 77 | 27 | 35.06 |
| 11 | Rutgers | 4 | 66 | 23 | 34.85 |
| 12 | Michigan State | 5 | 67 | 23 | 34.33 |
| 13 | Illinois | 5 | 58 | 16 | 27.59 |
| 14 | Penn State | 4 | 50 | 13 | 26.00 |