2023 Big Ten Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in December/January Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | 1 | 35 | 76 | 2.17 | 1 | 35.00 | 76.00 |
| 2 | Minnesota | 1 | 21 | 82 | 3.90 | 2 | 21.00 | 82.00 |
| 3 | Wisconsin | 1 | 25 | 97 | 3.88 | 2 | 25.00 | 97.00 |
| 4 | Rutgers | 1 | 32 | 130 | 4.06 | 2 | 32.00 | 130.00 |
| 5 | Northwestern | 1 | 51 | 138 | 2.71 | 1 | 51.00 | 138.00 |
| 6 | Penn State | 1 | 47 | 146 | 3.11 | 1 | 47.00 | 146.00 |
| 7 | Ohio State | 1 | 53 | 203 | 3.83 | 1 | 53.00 | 203.00 |
| 8 | Michigan | 3 | 87 | 253 | 2.91 | 2 | 29.00 | 84.33 |
| 9 | Iowa | 2 | 88 | 298 | 3.39 | 5 | 44.00 | 149.00 |