2025 Big Ten Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 12/27/2025
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | 1 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 2 | Penn State | 1 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 16 | 16.0 |
| 3 | Oregon | 1 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 4 | Northwestern | 1 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 15 | 15.0 |
| 4 | Washington | 1 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 16.0 |
| 6 | Indiana | 1 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 6 | Ohio State | 1 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 17.0 |