2023 Big Ten Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FCS (I-AA) Teams Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penn State | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5.0 |
| 2 | Rutgers | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6.0 |
| 3 | Indiana | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 8.0 |
| 4 | Michigan State | 1 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 11.0 |
| 5 | Ohio State | 1 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 12.0 |
| 6 | Maryland | 1 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 16 | 16.0 |
| 7 | Northwestern | 1 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 18 | 18.0 |