2012 Big Ten Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in December/January Only through 01/07/2013
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | 1 | 17 | 85 | 5.00 | 0 | 17.00 | 85.00 |
| 2 | Minnesota | 1 | 24 | 145 | 6.04 | 1 | 24.00 | 145.00 |
| 3 | Michigan State | 1 | 30 | 87 | 2.90 | 1 | 30.00 | 87.00 |
| 4 | Northwestern | 1 | 33 | 186 | 5.64 | 0 | 33.00 | 186.00 |
| 5 | Purdue | 1 | 41 | 213 | 5.20 | 1 | 41.00 | 213.00 |
| 6 | Wisconsin | 2 | 79 | 469 | 5.94 | 6 | 39.50 | 234.50 |
| 7 | Nebraska | 2 | 88 | 701 | 7.97 | 9 | 44.00 | 350.50 |