2026 Big Ten Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 09/19/2026
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio State | 1 | 141 | 195 | 78 | 336 | 4.31 | 336.0 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | 1 | 111 | 239 | 61 | 350 | 5.74 | 350.0 |
| 3 | Michigan State | 1 | 161 | 234 | 67 | 395 | 5.90 | 395.0 |
| 4 | Rutgers | 1 | 184 | 277 | 63 | 461 | 7.32 | 461.0 |
| 5 | Minnesota | 1 | 252 | 227 | 68 | 479 | 7.04 | 479.0 |