2017 Big Ten Conference Leaders Fumbles Recovered - Games vs. Unranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 01/08/2018
| Name | G | Opponent Fumbles | Fumbles Recovered | Fumble Recovery % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purdue | 11 | 13 | 10 | 76.92 |
| 2 | Penn State | 9 | 16 | 11 | 68.75 |
| 3 | Wisconsin | 11 | 13 | 8 | 61.54 |
| 4 | Minnesota | 9 | 12 | 7 | 58.33 |
| 5 | Ohio State | 9 | 9 | 5 | 55.56 |
| 6 | Indiana | 8 | 13 | 7 | 53.85 |
| 7 | Michigan State | 9 | 15 | 8 | 53.33 |
| 8 | Northwestern | 10 | 12 | 6 | 50.00 |
| 8 | Iowa | 8 | 6 | 3 | 50.00 |
| 10 | Illinois | 8 | 20 | 9 | 45.00 |
| 11 | Michigan | 9 | 17 | 7 | 41.18 |
| 12 | Rutgers | 8 | 11 | 3 | 27.27 |
| 13 | Maryland | 6 | 8 | 2 | 25.00 |
| 14 | Nebraska | 8 | 15 | 2 | 13.33 |