2017 Big Ten Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | 1 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 16.0 |
| 2 | Michigan | 1 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 13 | 13.0 |
| 2 | Penn State | 1 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 14 | 14.0 |
| 4 | Michigan State | 1 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 4 | Northwestern | 1 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 4 | Purdue | 1 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 2 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 33 | 16.5 |
| 7 | Ohio State | 2 | 10 | 26 | 3 | 39 | 19.5 |