2012 Big Ten Conference Leaders Rushing Offense - Games in August/September Only through 01/07/2013
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebraska | 5 | 238 | 1529 | 6.42 | 15 | 47.60 | 305.80 |
| 2 | Northwestern | 5 | 257 | 1279 | 4.98 | 14 | 51.40 | 255.80 |
| 3 | Ohio State | 5 | 218 | 1121 | 5.14 | 14 | 43.60 | 224.20 |
| 4 | Purdue | 4 | 165 | 806 | 4.88 | 9 | 41.25 | 201.50 |
| 5 | Indiana | 4 | 159 | 786 | 4.94 | 9 | 39.75 | 196.50 |
| 6 | Michigan | 4 | 144 | 738 | 5.13 | 9 | 36.00 | 184.50 |
| 7 | Minnesota | 5 | 214 | 837 | 3.91 | 6 | 42.80 | 167.40 |
| 8 | Iowa | 5 | 173 | 805 | 4.65 | 9 | 34.60 | 161.00 |
| 9 | Michigan State | 5 | 184 | 739 | 4.02 | 6 | 36.80 | 147.80 |
| 10 | Penn State | 5 | 186 | 669 | 3.60 | 6 | 37.20 | 133.80 |
| 11 | Illinois | 5 | 184 | 653 | 3.55 | 5 | 36.80 | 130.60 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | 5 | 196 | 628 | 3.20 | 9 | 39.20 | 125.60 |