2026 Big Ten Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 09/19/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin | 1 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 1 | Michigan State | 1 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 3 | Rutgers | 1 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 4 | Ohio State | 1 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 5 | Minnesota | 1 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 28 | 28.0 |