2026 Big Ten Conference Leaders Opponent Kickoff Returns - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 10/10/2026
| Name | G | Ret. | Yards | Avg. | TD | Ret./G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | 4 | 3 | 32 | 10.67 | 0 | 0.8 | 8.0 |
| 1 | Northwestern | 1 | 3 | 35 | 11.67 | 0 | 3.0 | 35.0 |
| 1 | Maryland | 2 | 5 | 80 | 16.00 | 0 | 2.5 | 40.0 |
| 1 | Washington | 2 | 1 | 17 | 17.00 | 0 | 0.5 | 8.5 |
| 1 | Penn State | 2 | 3 | 51 | 17.00 | 0 | 1.5 | 25.5 |
| 1 | Ohio State | 2 | 2 | 35 | 17.50 | 0 | 1.0 | 17.5 |
| 1 | Indiana | 1 | 2 | 37 | 18.50 | 0 | 2.0 | 37.0 |
| 1 | Illinois | 1 | 1 | 20 | 20.00 | 0 | 1.0 | 20.0 |
| 1 | Purdue | 3 | 7 | 143 | 20.43 | 0 | 2.3 | 47.7 |
| 1 | Wisconsin | 1 | 2 | 42 | 21.00 | 0 | 2.0 | 42.0 |
| 11 | Michigan | 1 | 3 | 149 | 49.67 | 1 | 3.0 | 149.0 |