2017 Big Ten Conference Leaders Sacks Allowed - Games in August/September Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Sacks | Sack Yards | Sacks/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | 4 | 1.0 | 11 | 0.25 |
| 2 | Rutgers | 5 | 4.0 | 34 | 0.80 |
| 3 | Michigan State | 4 | 6.0 | 26 | 1.50 |
| 3 | Wisconsin | 4 | 6.0 | 39 | 1.50 |
| 5 | Iowa | 5 | 8.0 | 46 | 1.60 |
| 5 | Nebraska | 5 | 8.0 | 64 | 1.60 |
| 7 | Maryland | 4 | 8.0 | 38 | 2.00 |
| 8 | Ohio State | 5 | 11.0 | 59 | 2.20 |
| 8 | Penn State | 5 | 11.0 | 63 | 2.20 |
| 10 | Indiana | 4 | 10.0 | 71 | 2.50 |
| 11 | Michigan | 4 | 12.0 | 69 | 3.00 |
| 11 | Illinois | 4 | 12.0 | 71 | 3.00 |
| 13 | Purdue | 4 | 13.0 | 80 | 3.25 |
| 14 | Northwestern | 4 | 15.0 | 120 | 3.75 |