2021 Big Ten Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FCS (I-AA) Teams Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwestern | 1 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 12 | 12.0 |
| 2 | Maryland | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 8.0 |
| 2 | Indiana | 1 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 13.0 |
| 2 | Penn State | 1 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 15 | 15.0 |
| 5 | Nebraska | 1 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 12.0 |
| 6 | Rutgers | 1 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 14.0 |
| 7 | Michigan State | 1 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 19 | 19.0 |