2024 Big Ten Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 11/08/2024
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USC | 2 | 57 | 235 | 4.12 | 1 | 28.50 | 117.50 |
| 2 | Nebraska | 3 | 86 | 295 | 3.43 | 5 | 28.67 | 98.33 |
| 3 | UCLA | 4 | 123 | 463 | 3.76 | 6 | 30.75 | 115.75 |
| 4 | Ohio State | 2 | 63 | 275 | 4.37 | 2 | 31.50 | 137.50 |
| 5 | Oregon | 2 | 66 | 362 | 5.48 | 5 | 33.00 | 181.00 |
| 6 | Iowa | 2 | 68 | 292 | 4.29 | 1 | 34.00 | 146.00 |
| 7 | Michigan | 2 | 69 | 319 | 4.62 | 5 | 34.50 | 159.50 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 2 | 69 | 354 | 5.13 | 4 | 34.50 | 177.00 |
| 9 | Michigan State | 3 | 104 | 520 | 5.00 | 6 | 34.67 | 173.33 |
| 10 | Northwestern | 1 | 35 | 149 | 4.26 | 2 | 35.00 | 149.00 |
| 11 | Purdue | 2 | 79 | 493 | 6.24 | 9 | 39.50 | 246.50 |
| 12 | Penn State | 1 | 40 | 176 | 4.40 | 0 | 40.00 | 176.00 |
| 13 | Washington | 2 | 82 | 324 | 3.95 | 4 | 41.00 | 162.00 |
| 14 | Illinois | 2 | 83 | 468 | 5.64 | 5 | 41.50 | 234.00 |
| 15 | Maryland | 1 | 42 | 151 | 3.60 | 3 | 42.00 | 151.00 |