2019 Big Ten Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/13/2020
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwestern | 4 | 33 | 33 | 5 | 71 | 17.8 |
| 2 | Indiana | 3 | 32 | 32 | 9 | 73 | 24.3 |
| 3 | Minnesota | 4 | 25 | 47 | 3 | 75 | 18.8 |
| 4 | Iowa | 4 | 36 | 41 | 3 | 80 | 20.0 |
| 5 | Michigan State | 4 | 37 | 42 | 8 | 87 | 21.8 |
| 5 | Illinois | 4 | 41 | 41 | 5 | 87 | 21.8 |
| 7 | Nebraska | 4 | 61 | 26 | 2 | 89 | 22.3 |
| 8 | Purdue | 4 | 45 | 46 | 4 | 95 | 23.8 |
| 9 | Ohio State | 6 | 44 | 48 | 10 | 102 | 17.0 |
| 10 | Maryland | 4 | 62 | 47 | 7 | 116 | 29.0 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | 6 | 36 | 66 | 15 | 117 | 19.5 |
| 11 | Michigan | 6 | 46 | 57 | 14 | 117 | 19.5 |
| 13 | Penn State | 5 | 44 | 70 | 7 | 121 | 24.2 |
| 14 | Rutgers | 5 | 54 | 58 | 12 | 124 | 24.8 |