2015 Big Ten Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/11/2016
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan State | 5 | 26 | 42 | 7 | 75 | 15.0 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | 3 | 25 | 23 | 5 | 53 | 17.7 |
| 3 | Iowa | 4 | 27 | 39 | 7 | 73 | 18.3 |
| 4 | Michigan | 5 | 40 | 43 | 9 | 92 | 18.4 |
| 5 | Nebraska | 4 | 20 | 44 | 13 | 77 | 19.3 |
| 6 | Maryland | 5 | 40 | 48 | 9 | 97 | 19.4 |
| 7 | Northwestern | 5 | 48 | 46 | 6 | 100 | 20.0 |
| 8 | Ohio State | 3 | 24 | 34 | 3 | 61 | 20.3 |
| 9 | Minnesota | 6 | 59 | 58 | 9 | 126 | 21.0 |
| 10 | Purdue | 4 | 38 | 41 | 9 | 88 | 22.0 |
| 10 | Illinois | 5 | 52 | 47 | 11 | 110 | 22.0 |
| 12 | Rutgers | 4 | 32 | 52 | 5 | 89 | 22.3 |
| 13 | Penn State | 4 | 41 | 45 | 4 | 90 | 22.5 |
| 14 | Indiana | 5 | 37 | 83 | 8 | 128 | 25.6 |