2018 Big Ten Conference Leaders Rushing Defense - Games in December/January Only through 01/07/2019
| Name | G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan State | 1 | 27 | 37 | 1.37 | 0 | 27.00 | 37.00 |
| 2 | Northwestern | 2 | 78 | 199 | 2.55 | 1 | 39.00 | 99.50 |
| 3 | Purdue | 1 | 52 | 208 | 4.00 | 3 | 52.00 | 208.00 |
| 4 | Penn State | 1 | 42 | 176 | 4.19 | 2 | 42.00 | 176.00 |
| 5 | Iowa | 1 | 42 | 190 | 4.52 | 1 | 42.00 | 190.00 |
| 6 | Ohio State | 2 | 60 | 280 | 4.67 | 4 | 30.00 | 140.00 |
| 7 | Minnesota | 1 | 44 | 206 | 4.68 | 1 | 44.00 | 206.00 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 1 | 23 | 121 | 5.26 | 0 | 23.00 | 121.00 |
| 9 | Michigan | 1 | 40 | 257 | 6.43 | 3 | 40.00 | 257.00 |