2011 Big Ten Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in August/September Only through 01/09/2012
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | 4 | 111 | 226 | 2.04 | 2 | 27.75 | 56.50 |
| 2 | Michigan State | 4 | 104 | 285 | 2.74 | 2 | 26.00 | 71.25 |
| 3 | Purdue | 3 | 122 | 327 | 2.68 | 2 | 40.67 | 109.00 |
| 4 | Wisconsin | 4 | 124 | 355 | 2.86 | 1 | 31.00 | 88.75 |
| 5 | Ohio State | 4 | 115 | 397 | 3.45 | 2 | 28.75 | 99.25 |
| 6 | Penn State | 4 | 144 | 403 | 2.80 | 3 | 36.00 | 100.75 |
| 7 | Minnesota | 4 | 114 | 419 | 3.68 | 5 | 28.50 | 104.75 |
| 8 | Iowa | 4 | 164 | 530 | 3.23 | 5 | 41.00 | 132.50 |
| 9 | Nebraska | 4 | 133 | 533 | 4.01 | 2 | 33.25 | 133.25 |
| 10 | Northwestern | 3 | 131 | 617 | 4.71 | 7 | 43.67 | 205.67 |
| 11 | Michigan | 4 | 133 | 624 | 4.69 | 2 | 33.25 | 156.00 |
| 12 | Indiana | 4 | 172 | 759 | 4.41 | 5 | 43.00 | 189.75 |