2015 Big Ten Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games in December/January Only through 01/11/2016
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 14.0 |
| 1 | Penn State | 1 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 1 | Minnesota | 1 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 1 | Indiana | 1 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 23 | 23.0 |
| 5 | Northwestern | 1 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 6 | Wisconsin | 1 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 16.0 |
| 7 | Nebraska | 1 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 17 | 17.0 |
| 8 | Ohio State | 1 | 7 | 15 | 2 | 24 | 24.0 |
| 9 | Michigan State | 2 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 34 | 17.0 |
| 9 | Iowa | 2 | 19 | 18 | 2 | 39 | 19.5 |