2023 Big Ten Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in November Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana | 4 | 36 | 44 | 14 | 94 | 23.5 |
| 2 | Maryland | 4 | 17 | 49 | 9 | 75 | 18.8 |
| 2 | Iowa | 4 | 30 | 28 | 9 | 67 | 16.8 |
| 2 | Nebraska | 4 | 37 | 20 | 9 | 66 | 16.5 |
| 5 | Illinois | 4 | 22 | 58 | 8 | 88 | 22.0 |
| 6 | Minnesota | 4 | 28 | 29 | 7 | 64 | 16.0 |
| 7 | Rutgers | 4 | 28 | 28 | 6 | 62 | 15.5 |
| 8 | Ohio State | 4 | 30 | 50 | 5 | 85 | 21.3 |
| 8 | Penn State | 4 | 41 | 35 | 5 | 81 | 20.3 |
| 8 | Michigan | 4 | 32 | 38 | 5 | 75 | 18.8 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | 4 | 31 | 40 | 4 | 75 | 18.8 |
| 11 | Northwestern | 4 | 24 | 35 | 4 | 63 | 15.8 |
| 11 | Michigan State | 4 | 15 | 30 | 4 | 49 | 12.3 |
| 14 | Purdue | 4 | 46 | 33 | 2 | 81 | 20.3 |