2006 Big Ten Conference Leaders First Downs - All Games through 01/08/2007
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purdue | 14 | 91 | 195 | 19 | 305 | 21.8 |
| 2 | Ohio State | 13 | 117 | 135 | 9 | 261 | 20.1 |
| 2 | Iowa | 13 | 101 | 144 | 16 | 261 | 20.1 |
| 4 | Indiana | 12 | 83 | 124 | 26 | 233 | 19.4 |
| 5 | Michigan | 13 | 120 | 118 | 13 | 251 | 19.3 |
| 6 | Minnesota | 13 | 114 | 125 | 7 | 246 | 18.9 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 13 | 110 | 122 | 13 | 245 | 18.8 |
| 8 | Penn State | 13 | 106 | 121 | 16 | 243 | 18.7 |
| 9 | Michigan State | 12 | 96 | 117 | 8 | 221 | 18.4 |
| 10 | Illinois | 12 | 105 | 84 | 9 | 198 | 16.5 |
| 11 | Northwestern | 12 | 85 | 94 | 18 | 197 | 16.4 |