2023 Big Ten Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games in December/January Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwestern | 1 | 138 | 73 | 65 | 211 | 3.25 | 211.0 |
| 2 | Michigan | 3 | 253 | 491 | 193 | 744 | 3.85 | 248.0 |
| 3 | Iowa | 2 | 298 | 298 | 138 | 596 | 4.32 | 298.0 |
| 4 | Maryland | 1 | 76 | 224 | 77 | 300 | 3.90 | 300.0 |
| 5 | Minnesota | 1 | 82 | 221 | 59 | 303 | 5.14 | 303.0 |
| 6 | Rutgers | 1 | 130 | 181 | 63 | 311 | 4.94 | 311.0 |
| 7 | Ohio State | 1 | 203 | 128 | 71 | 331 | 4.66 | 331.0 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 1 | 97 | 395 | 70 | 492 | 7.03 | 492.0 |
| 9 | Penn State | 1 | 146 | 394 | 88 | 540 | 6.14 | 540.0 |