2023 Big Ten Conference Leaders 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 | 19 | 12 | 3 | 34 | 34.0 |
| 2 | Indiana | 1 | 12 | 18 | 3 | 33 | 33.0 |
| 3 | Maryland | 1 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 30 | 30.0 |
| 4 | Rutgers | 1 | 17 | 10 | 1 | 28 | 28.0 |
| 5 | Ohio State | 1 | 6 | 14 | 3 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 6 | Northwestern | 1 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 6 | Michigan State | 1 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 21 | 21.0 |