2017 Big Ten Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Power 5 Conference Teams Only through 01/08/2018

Name G Rush Pass Penalty Total Total/G
1 Minnesota 10 97 76 11 184 18.4
2 Rutgers 10 93 112 13 218 21.8
3 Penn State 11 73 106 14 193 17.5
3 Northwestern 11 69 126 14 209 19.0
5 Iowa 11 87 110 15 212 19.3
5 Illinois 9 102 79 15 196 21.8
7 Wisconsin 11 66 77 17 160 14.5
7 Michigan State 10 46 102 17 165 16.5
9 Michigan 11 65 68 18 151 13.7
10 Purdue 12 80 124 23 227 18.9
10 Nebraska 10 119 92 23 234 23.4
12 Ohio State 12 55 122 25 202 16.8
12 Indiana 10 82 82 25 189 18.9
14 Maryland 10 107 116 26 249 24.9