2007 Big Ten Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - All Games through 01/07/2008
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio State | 13 | 80 | 86 | 14 | 180 | 13.8 |
| 2 | Penn State | 13 | 78 | 136 | 14 | 228 | 17.5 |
| 2 | Michigan | 13 | 110 | 107 | 11 | 228 | 17.5 |
| 4 | Wisconsin | 13 | 95 | 125 | 13 | 233 | 17.9 |
| 5 | Michigan State | 13 | 87 | 128 | 20 | 235 | 18.1 |
| 6 | Iowa | 12 | 90 | 119 | 18 | 227 | 18.9 |
| 7 | Illinois | 13 | 103 | 144 | 18 | 265 | 20.4 |
| 8 | Northwestern | 12 | 103 | 138 | 12 | 253 | 21.1 |
| 9 | Purdue | 13 | 111 | 147 | 17 | 275 | 21.2 |
| 10 | Indiana | 13 | 124 | 156 | 18 | 298 | 22.9 |
| 11 | Minnesota | 12 | 130 | 142 | 17 | 289 | 24.1 |