2026 Big Ten Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 10/10/2026
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwestern | 1 | 271 | 201 | 69 | 472 | 6.84 | 472.0 |
| 2 | Michigan | 1 | 58 | 227 | 59 | 285 | 4.83 | 285.0 |
| 2 | Minnesota | 1 | 252 | 227 | 68 | 479 | 7.04 | 479.0 |
| 4 | Michigan State | 1 | 161 | 234 | 67 | 395 | 5.90 | 395.0 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | 1 | 111 | 239 | 61 | 350 | 5.74 | 350.0 |
| 6 | Nebraska | 1 | 65 | 263 | 44 | 328 | 7.45 | 328.0 |
| 7 | Indiana | 1 | 32 | 293 | 57 | 325 | 5.70 | 325.0 |
| 8 | Iowa | 1 | 160 | 324 | 74 | 484 | 6.54 | 484.0 |
| 9 | Illinois | 1 | 151 | 367 | 68 | 518 | 7.62 | 518.0 |
| 10 | Ohio State | 2 | 180 | 394 | 131 | 574 | 4.38 | 287.0 |
| 10 | Penn State | 2 | 542 | 394 | 132 | 936 | 7.09 | 468.0 |
| 12 | Washington | 2 | 378 | 447 | 126 | 825 | 6.55 | 412.5 |
| 13 | Maryland | 2 | 473 | 451 | 132 | 924 | 7.00 | 462.0 |
| 14 | Rutgers | 2 | 513 | 541 | 131 | 1054 | 8.05 | 527.0 |
| 15 | Purdue | 3 | 732 | 768 | 206 | 1500 | 7.28 | 500.0 |
| 16 | Oregon | 4 | 590 | 1029 | 293 | 1619 | 5.53 | 404.8 |