2016 Big Ten Conference Leaders Fumbles Recovered - Games vs. Unranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Opponent Fumbles | Fumbles Recovered | Fumble Recovery % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | 9 | 18 | 14 | 77.78 |
| 2 | Northwestern | 7 | 8 | 6 | 75.00 |
| 3 | Penn State | 7 | 15 | 10 | 66.67 |
| 4 | Iowa | 8 | 11 | 7 | 63.64 |
| 5 | Illinois | 7 | 13 | 8 | 61.54 |
| 6 | Indiana | 9 | 15 | 9 | 60.00 |
| 6 | Wisconsin | 7 | 5 | 3 | 60.00 |
| 8 | Michigan State | 8 | 6 | 3 | 50.00 |
| 9 | Michigan | 7 | 10 | 4 | 40.00 |
| 9 | Ohio State | 7 | 10 | 4 | 40.00 |
| 11 | Maryland | 9 | 16 | 6 | 37.50 |
| 12 | Purdue | 8 | 9 | 3 | 33.33 |
| 13 | Rutgers | 7 | 13 | 4 | 30.77 |
| 14 | Nebraska | 10 | 9 | 2 | 22.22 |