2020 Big Ten Conference Leaders Opponent First Downs - Games vs. FBS Teams With Winning Record Only through 01/11/2021
| Name | G | Rush | Pass | Penalty | Total | Total/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | 2 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 29 | 14.5 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | 3 | 11 | 25 | 8 | 44 | 14.7 |
| 3 | Purdue | 2 | 14 | 23 | 1 | 38 | 19.0 |
| 3 | Minnesota | 2 | 22 | 14 | 2 | 38 | 19.0 |
| 5 | Northwestern | 4 | 39 | 39 | 5 | 83 | 20.8 |
| 6 | Michigan State | 4 | 31 | 44 | 9 | 84 | 21.0 |
| 7 | Nebraska | 3 | 26 | 33 | 5 | 64 | 21.3 |
| 7 | Penn State | 3 | 27 | 32 | 5 | 64 | 21.3 |
| 9 | Rutgers | 2 | 15 | 22 | 8 | 45 | 22.5 |
| 10 | Illinois | 3 | 36 | 27 | 5 | 68 | 22.7 |
| 11 | Indiana | 2 | 21 | 23 | 2 | 46 | 23.0 |
| 12 | Ohio State | 4 | 22 | 67 | 5 | 94 | 23.5 |
| 13 | Maryland | 2 | 26 | 18 | 4 | 48 | 24.0 |
| 14 | Michigan | 2 | 22 | 26 | 6 | 54 | 27.0 |