2023 Big Ten Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in October Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin | 4 | 37 | 35 | 7 | 79 | 19.8 |
| 2 | Rutgers | 3 | 33 | 20 | 3 | 56 | 18.7 |
| 3 | Ohio State | 4 | 30 | 51 | 9 | 90 | 22.5 |
| 4 | Penn State | 3 | 28 | 26 | 8 | 62 | 20.7 |
| 5 | Nebraska | 3 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 46 | 15.3 |
| 6 | Indiana | 3 | 24 | 20 | 3 | 47 | 15.7 |
| 6 | Minnesota | 3 | 24 | 18 | 4 | 46 | 15.3 |
| 8 | Michigan | 3 | 23 | 40 | 6 | 69 | 23.0 |
| 9 | Maryland | 3 | 22 | 40 | 5 | 67 | 22.3 |
| 9 | Northwestern | 3 | 22 | 23 | 7 | 52 | 17.3 |
| 11 | Michigan State | 3 | 20 | 21 | 7 | 48 | 16.0 |
| 11 | Purdue | 3 | 20 | 21 | 5 | 46 | 15.3 |
| 13 | Illinois | 3 | 19 | 30 | 5 | 54 | 18.0 |
| 14 | Iowa | 3 | 15 | 12 | 4 | 31 | 10.3 |