2016 Big Ten Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. FCS (I-AA) Teams Only through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | 1 | -10 | 175 | 61 | 165 | 2.70 | 165.0 |
| 2 | Maryland | 1 | 69 | 200 | 64 | 269 | 4.20 | 269.0 |
| 3 | Northwestern | 1 | 85 | 287 | 71 | 372 | 5.24 | 372.0 |
| 4 | Michigan State | 1 | 87 | 139 | 64 | 226 | 3.53 | 226.0 |
| 5 | Minnesota | 1 | 109 | 247 | 70 | 356 | 5.09 | 356.0 |
| 6 | Rutgers | 1 | 150 | 103 | 64 | 253 | 3.95 | 253.0 |
| 7 | Purdue | 1 | 176 | 222 | 84 | 398 | 4.74 | 398.0 |
| 8 | Iowa | 1 | 239 | 124 | 68 | 363 | 5.34 | 363.0 |