2021 Big Ten Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in December/January Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | 2 | 68 | 294 | 4.32 | 0 | 34.00 | 147.00 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | 1 | 33 | 60 | 1.82 | 1 | 33.00 | 60.00 |
| 2 | Minnesota | 1 | 27 | 66 | 2.44 | 1 | 27.00 | 66.00 |
| 2 | Michigan State | 1 | 32 | 104 | 3.25 | 1 | 32.00 | 104.00 |
| 2 | Maryland | 1 | 48 | 122 | 2.54 | 1 | 48.00 | 122.00 |
| 2 | Rutgers | 1 | 37 | 148 | 4.00 | 1 | 37.00 | 148.00 |
| 2 | Purdue | 1 | 63 | 281 | 4.46 | 1 | 63.00 | 281.00 |
| 8 | Ohio State | 1 | 44 | 226 | 5.14 | 2 | 44.00 | 226.00 |
| 9 | Penn State | 1 | 58 | 353 | 6.09 | 3 | 58.00 | 353.00 |
| 10 | Iowa | 2 | 81 | 332 | 4.10 | 5 | 40.50 | 166.00 |