2026 Big Ten Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 10/10/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebraska | 1 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 13.0 |
| 2 | Michigan | 1 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 16 | 16.0 |
| 3 | Wisconsin | 1 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 3 | Michigan State | 1 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 20 | 20.0 |
| 3 | Ohio State | 2 | 14 | 23 | 3 | 40 | 20.0 |
| 6 | Indiana | 1 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 21 | 21.0 |
| 7 | Washington | 2 | 20 | 20 | 3 | 43 | 21.5 |
| 7 | Maryland | 2 | 21 | 14 | 8 | 43 | 21.5 |
| 7 | Oregon | 4 | 32 | 45 | 9 | 86 | 21.5 |
| 10 | Northwestern | 1 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 11 | Iowa | 1 | 12 | 13 | 0 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 11 | Penn State | 2 | 26 | 20 | 4 | 50 | 25.0 |
| 11 | Rutgers | 2 | 26 | 23 | 1 | 50 | 25.0 |
| 14 | Purdue | 3 | 37 | 36 | 6 | 79 | 26.3 |
| 15 | Illinois | 1 | 10 | 17 | 0 | 27 | 27.0 |
| 16 | Minnesota | 1 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 28 | 28.0 |