2022 Big Ten Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | 4 | 17 | 23 | 2 | 42 | 10.5 |
| 2 | Michigan | 4 | 24 | 29 | 3 | 56 | 14.0 |
| 3 | Iowa | 4 | 21 | 32 | 4 | 57 | 14.3 |
| 4 | Rutgers | 4 | 17 | 34 | 5 | 56 | 14.0 |
| 4 | Wisconsin | 4 | 27 | 34 | 5 | 66 | 16.5 |
| 6 | Ohio State | 4 | 20 | 25 | 6 | 51 | 12.8 |
| 6 | Michigan State | 4 | 29 | 54 | 6 | 89 | 22.3 |
| 8 | Indiana | 4 | 34 | 43 | 7 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 8 | Nebraska | 4 | 44 | 57 | 7 | 108 | 27.0 |
| 10 | Illinois | 4 | 19 | 22 | 8 | 49 | 12.3 |
| 10 | Penn State | 4 | 26 | 51 | 8 | 85 | 21.3 |
| 12 | Northwestern | 4 | 33 | 36 | 10 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 13 | Maryland | 4 | 37 | 46 | 11 | 94 | 23.5 |
| 14 | Purdue | 4 | 24 | 37 | 14 | 75 | 18.8 |