2020 Big Ten Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/11/2021
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 8.0 |
| 2 | Nebraska | 1 | 13 | 12 | 3 | 28 | 28.0 |
| 3 | Northwestern | 2 | 11 | 20 | 3 | 34 | 17.0 |
| 4 | Ohio State | 2 | 15 | 19 | 3 | 37 | 18.5 |
| 5 | Penn State | 2 | 15 | 21 | 4 | 40 | 20.0 |
| 6 | Michigan | 2 | 14 | 20 | 7 | 41 | 20.5 |
| 7 | Iowa | 2 | 16 | 22 | 4 | 42 | 21.0 |
| 8 | Rutgers | 2 | 12 | 24 | 7 | 43 | 21.5 |
| 9 | Michigan State | 2 | 15 | 27 | 2 | 44 | 22.0 |
| 10 | Purdue | 2 | 18 | 22 | 6 | 46 | 23.0 |
| 10 | Minnesota | 2 | 18 | 26 | 2 | 46 | 23.0 |
| 10 | Indiana | 2 | 21 | 20 | 5 | 46 | 23.0 |
| 13 | Illinois | 2 | 17 | 27 | 5 | 49 | 24.5 |
| 14 | Maryland | 2 | 29 | 22 | 4 | 55 | 27.5 |