2026 Big Ten Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games Lost Only through 09/19/2026
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio State | 1 | 41 | 141 | 3.44 | 2 | 41.00 | 141.00 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | 1 | 32 | 111 | 3.47 | 2 | 32.00 | 111.00 |
| 3 | Maryland | 1 | 36 | 131 | 3.64 | 2 | 36.00 | 131.00 |
| 4 | Michigan State | 1 | 43 | 161 | 3.74 | 3 | 43.00 | 161.00 |
| 5 | Illinois | 1 | 35 | 170 | 4.86 | 1 | 35.00 | 170.00 |
| 6 | Rutgers | 3 | 104 | 534 | 5.13 | 5 | 34.67 | 178.00 |
| 7 | Minnesota | 1 | 46 | 252 | 5.48 | 2 | 46.00 | 252.00 |
| 8 | Oregon | 1 | 40 | 237 | 5.93 | 2 | 40.00 | 237.00 |
| 9 | Purdue | 2 | 89 | 555 | 6.24 | 7 | 44.50 | 277.50 |