2015 Big Ten Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in August/September Only through 01/11/2016
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebraska | 4 | 13 | 61 | 8 | 82 | 20.5 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | 4 | 19 | 41 | 6 | 66 | 16.5 |
| 3 | Penn State | 4 | 20 | 38 | 5 | 63 | 15.8 |
| 4 | Rutgers | 4 | 21 | 48 | 4 | 73 | 18.3 |
| 5 | Michigan | 4 | 23 | 25 | 7 | 55 | 13.8 |
| 6 | Illinois | 4 | 25 | 31 | 6 | 62 | 15.5 |
| 7 | Iowa | 4 | 27 | 35 | 7 | 69 | 17.3 |
| 7 | Michigan State | 4 | 27 | 52 | 10 | 89 | 22.3 |
| 9 | Northwestern | 4 | 29 | 24 | 6 | 59 | 14.8 |
| 9 | Indiana | 4 | 29 | 60 | 14 | 103 | 25.8 |
| 11 | Minnesota | 4 | 30 | 30 | 5 | 65 | 16.3 |
| 12 | Ohio State | 4 | 33 | 22 | 5 | 60 | 15.0 |
| 13 | Purdue | 4 | 37 | 51 | 10 | 98 | 24.5 |
| 14 | Maryland | 4 | 44 | 46 | 12 | 102 | 25.5 |