2012 Big Ten Conference Leaders Opponent Kickoffs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/07/2013
| Name | G | Kickoffs | Yards | Avg. | Touchback | Touchback % | Out-Of-Bounds | Onside | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | 6 | 36 | 2183 | 60.64 | 6 | 16.67 | 3 | 0 |
| 2 | Nebraska | 4 | 26 | 1582 | 60.85 | 5 | 19.23 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Purdue | 3 | 19 | 1105 | 58.16 | 4 | 21.05 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Illinois | 3 | 26 | 1579 | 60.73 | 7 | 26.92 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Penn State | 3 | 18 | 1098 | 61.00 | 5 | 27.78 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Indiana | 2 | 18 | 1110 | 61.67 | 5 | 27.78 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Michigan State | 6 | 30 | 1813 | 60.43 | 10 | 33.33 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Minnesota | 3 | 17 | 1026 | 60.35 | 7 | 41.18 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Iowa | 4 | 20 | 1194 | 59.70 | 9 | 45.00 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Ohio State | 2 | 11 | 672 | 61.09 | 5 | 45.45 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Northwestern | 3 | 16 | 1003 | 62.69 | 8 | 50.00 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | 6 | 27 | 1731 | 64.11 | 17 | 62.96 | 0 | 0 |