2022 Big Ten Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in December/January Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | 1 | 18 | 27 | 1.50 | 0 | 18.00 | 27.00 |
| 2 | Illinois | 1 | 22 | 116 | 5.27 | 0 | 22.00 | 116.00 |
| 3 | Wisconsin | 1 | 26 | 52 | 2.00 | 0 | 26.00 | 52.00 |
| 3 | Ohio State | 1 | 26 | 135 | 5.19 | 2 | 26.00 | 135.00 |
| 5 | Iowa | 1 | 32 | 68 | 2.13 | 0 | 32.00 | 68.00 |
| 6 | Minnesota | 1 | 34 | 147 | 4.32 | 2 | 34.00 | 147.00 |
| 7 | Penn State | 1 | 43 | 184 | 4.28 | 1 | 43.00 | 184.00 |
| 8 | Purdue | 2 | 69 | 445 | 6.45 | 7 | 34.50 | 222.50 |
| 9 | Michigan | 2 | 78 | 353 | 4.53 | 4 | 39.00 | 176.50 |