2019 Big Ten Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/13/2020
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | 1 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 13.0 |
| 2 | Michigan State | 1 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 3 | Indiana | 1 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 4 | Iowa | 1 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 4 | Michigan | 1 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 6 | Wisconsin | 2 | 15 | 23 | 3 | 41 | 20.5 |
| 7 | Ohio State | 2 | 17 | 20 | 7 | 44 | 22.0 |
| 8 | Illinois | 1 | 6 | 13 | 5 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 9 | Penn State | 1 | 8 | 19 | 0 | 27 | 27.0 |