2016 Big Ten Conference Leaders 3rd Down Conversions - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/09/2017
| Name | G | Attempts | Conversions | Conversion % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwestern | 6 | 93 | 37 | 39.78 |
| 2 | Michigan | 6 | 101 | 40 | 39.60 |
| 3 | Ohio State | 6 | 96 | 38 | 39.58 |
| 4 | Wisconsin | 7 | 98 | 38 | 38.78 |
| 5 | Indiana | 4 | 64 | 24 | 37.50 |
| 6 | Purdue | 4 | 62 | 23 | 37.10 |
| 7 | Nebraska | 3 | 52 | 19 | 36.54 |
| 8 | Michigan State | 4 | 56 | 20 | 35.71 |
| 9 | Minnesota | 4 | 62 | 21 | 33.87 |
| 10 | Penn State | 7 | 78 | 22 | 28.21 |
| 11 | Maryland | 4 | 56 | 15 | 26.79 |
| 12 | Iowa | 5 | 68 | 15 | 22.06 |
| 13 | Rutgers | 5 | 81 | 16 | 19.75 |
| 14 | Illinois | 5 | 58 | 11 | 18.97 |