2026 Big Ten Conference Leaders First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 09/19/2026
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | 1 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 2 | Rutgers | 1 | 11 | 14 | 2 | 27 | 27.0 |
| 3 | Ohio State | 1 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 19 | 19.0 |
| 3 | Wisconsin | 1 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 16 | 16.0 |
| 5 | Michigan State | 1 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 11.0 |