2023 Big Ten Conference Leaders First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/08/2024
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin | 1 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 2 | Penn State | 1 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 3 | Minnesota | 1 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 4 | Northwestern | 1 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 5 | Rutgers | 1 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 6 | Maryland | 1 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 15.0 |
| 7 | Michigan | 3 | 18 | 25 | 1 | 44 | 14.7 |
| 8 | Ohio State | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 12.0 |
| 9 | Iowa | 2 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 9.0 |