2021 Big Ten Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/10/2022
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | 4 | 41 | 17 | 9 | 67 | 16.8 |
| 2 | Purdue | 4 | 17 | 68 | 8 | 93 | 23.3 |
| 2 | Maryland | 4 | 25 | 47 | 8 | 80 | 20.0 |
| 2 | Indiana | 4 | 25 | 29 | 8 | 62 | 15.5 |
| 5 | Minnesota | 4 | 53 | 27 | 7 | 87 | 21.8 |
| 5 | Michigan State | 4 | 32 | 40 | 7 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 5 | Iowa | 4 | 26 | 36 | 7 | 69 | 17.3 |
| 5 | Northwestern | 4 | 26 | 28 | 7 | 61 | 15.3 |
| 9 | Ohio State | 4 | 34 | 67 | 6 | 107 | 26.8 |
| 9 | Michigan | 4 | 42 | 48 | 6 | 96 | 24.0 |
| 9 | Nebraska | 4 | 35 | 44 | 6 | 85 | 21.3 |
| 9 | Penn State | 4 | 25 | 48 | 6 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 13 | Rutgers | 4 | 36 | 32 | 5 | 73 | 18.3 |
| 14 | Wisconsin | 5 | 58 | 29 | 3 | 90 | 18.0 |