2026 Big Ten Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 09/19/2026
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rutgers | 1 | 31 | 184 | 5.94 | 2 | 31.00 | 184.00 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | 1 | 32 | 111 | 3.47 | 2 | 32.00 | 111.00 |
| 3 | Ohio State | 1 | 41 | 141 | 3.44 | 2 | 41.00 | 141.00 |
| 4 | Michigan State | 1 | 43 | 161 | 3.74 | 3 | 43.00 | 161.00 |
| 5 | Minnesota | 1 | 46 | 252 | 5.48 | 2 | 46.00 | 252.00 |