2011 Big Ten Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. FBS Teams With Winning Record Only through 01/09/2012
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | 6 | 750 | 1101 | 390 | 1851 | 4.75 | 308.5 |
| 2 | Michigan State | 7 | 870 | 1401 | 468 | 2271 | 4.85 | 324.4 |
| 3 | Michigan | 9 | 1188 | 1777 | 577 | 2965 | 5.14 | 329.4 |
| 4 | Ohio State | 9 | 1330 | 1776 | 595 | 3106 | 5.22 | 345.1 |
| 5 | Iowa | 6 | 950 | 1153 | 434 | 2103 | 4.85 | 350.5 |
| 6 | Nebraska | 8 | 1228 | 1584 | 534 | 2812 | 5.27 | 351.5 |
| 7 | Penn State | 8 | 1228 | 1592 | 569 | 2820 | 4.96 | 352.5 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 8 | 1250 | 1631 | 483 | 2881 | 5.96 | 360.1 |
| 9 | Minnesota | 8 | 1733 | 1574 | 548 | 3307 | 6.03 | 413.4 |
| 10 | Northwestern | 7 | 981 | 2001 | 458 | 2982 | 6.51 | 426.0 |
| 11 | Indiana | 7 | 1664 | 1636 | 507 | 3300 | 6.51 | 471.4 |
| 12 | Purdue | 7 | 1474 | 1843 | 529 | 3317 | 6.27 | 473.9 |