2014 Big Ten Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/12/2015
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | 1 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 16 | 16.0 |
| 1 | Penn State | 1 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 16.0 |
| 3 | Minnesota | 1 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 18.0 |
| 4 | Ohio State | 3 | 25 | 32 | 2 | 59 | 19.7 |
| 5 | Nebraska | 1 | 9 | 13 | 0 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 5 | Maryland | 1 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 22 | 22.0 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 2 | 23 | 19 | 3 | 45 | 22.5 |
| 8 | Michigan State | 1 | 6 | 17 | 2 | 25 | 25.0 |
| 9 | Iowa | 1 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 27 | 27.0 |
| 9 | Rutgers | 1 | 15 | 12 | 0 | 27 | 27.0 |