2023 Big Ten Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebraska | 3 | 9 | 25 | 4 | 38 | 12.7 |
| 2 | Minnesota | 3 | 15 | 21 | 6 | 42 | 14.0 |
| 2 | Penn State | 3 | 15 | 24 | 6 | 45 | 15.0 |
| 4 | Maryland | 3 | 17 | 35 | 10 | 62 | 20.7 |
| 5 | Michigan | 3 | 20 | 14 | 1 | 35 | 11.7 |
| 5 | Iowa | 3 | 20 | 28 | 3 | 51 | 17.0 |
| 7 | Purdue | 3 | 23 | 22 | 6 | 51 | 17.0 |
| 8 | Ohio State | 4 | 24 | 32 | 8 | 64 | 16.0 |
| 9 | Illinois | 3 | 25 | 35 | 4 | 64 | 21.3 |
| 10 | Northwestern | 3 | 28 | 25 | 4 | 57 | 19.0 |
| 11 | Michigan State | 3 | 31 | 34 | 7 | 72 | 24.0 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | 4 | 32 | 30 | 2 | 64 | 16.0 |
| 13 | Indiana | 3 | 33 | 24 | 5 | 62 | 20.7 |
| 14 | Rutgers | 3 | 38 | 18 | 8 | 64 | 21.3 |