2022 Big Ten Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games in December/January Only through 01/09/2023
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin | 1 | 52 | 229 | 57 | 281 | 4.93 | 281.0 |
| 2 | Ohio State | 1 | 135 | 398 | 60 | 533 | 8.88 | 533.0 |
| 3 | Maryland | 1 | 27 | 269 | 66 | 296 | 4.48 | 296.0 |
| 4 | Illinois | 1 | 116 | 274 | 67 | 390 | 5.82 | 390.0 |
| 5 | Iowa | 1 | 68 | 117 | 69 | 185 | 2.68 | 185.0 |
| 6 | Penn State | 1 | 184 | 207 | 83 | 391 | 4.71 | 391.0 |
| 7 | Minnesota | 1 | 147 | 330 | 85 | 477 | 5.61 | 477.0 |
| 8 | Purdue | 2 | 445 | 530 | 124 | 975 | 7.86 | 487.5 |
| 9 | Michigan | 2 | 353 | 591 | 154 | 944 | 6.13 | 472.0 |